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January 1, 2012

Location St. Paul Minnesota

Organization ISAIAH, Policy Link, Take Action Minnesota

ISAIAH, TakeAction Minnesota and PolicyLink worked together in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area to conduct an HIA of proposed land-use changes related to a new light rail transit line that will connect the Twin Cities. The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit line, which runs through low-income and immigrant communities in St. Paul, could have wide-reaching, positive impacts on health if it leads to a reduction in air pollution and increased access to grocery stores, parks and open space without displacing local residents and businesses.

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2012, January
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Transportation, Planning and zoning
Additional topic areas:

Land-use planning, Public transit, Siting
Drivers of health:

Access to healthy food, Clean air and water, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities, Safe and affordable public transit
Affected populations:

Economically disadvantaged, Racial and ethnic minorities
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Primary research, Qualitative research
Funding source:

Health Impact Project grantee