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November 1, 2013

Location Omaha Nebraska

Organization Douglas County Health Department

The Douglas County Health Department conducted a health impact assessment (HIA) of 40 vacant lots along a 3-mile stretch of Cole Creek in Omaha, Nebraska. The vacant lots were created as part of an erosion control and flood-buyout program. The HIA informed the City of Omaha Parks, Recreation, and Public Property Department how this vacant land could best benefit the health of neighborhoods near Cole Creek.

More Information

HIA Website:: https://www.douglascountyhealth.com/86-staying-active/health-impact-assessments/538-cole-creek-hia
Contact Email:: [email protected]

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2013, November
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Planning and zoning
Additional topic areas:

Land-use planning, Parks and green spaces, Food and nutrition
Drivers of health:

Access to healthy food, Diet and physical activity, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities, Community safety
Affected populations:

Economically disadvantaged, Chronic health conditions, Racial and ethnic minorities
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Literature review
Funding source:

Other funding