Vancouver Comprehensive Plan Revision

June 1, 2011

Location Vancouver Washington

Organization Clark County Public Health

Clark County Public Health conducted a rapid HIA to examine the potential health impacts of Vancouver, Washington’s comprehensive plan revision. The HIA focused on two determinants of health: physical activity and access to healthy food. The HIA found that the proposed planning, policy and zoning changes will likely have positive impacts on the community by promoting greater walkability and increased access to healthy food. The HIA made several recommendations, including management of parking to encourage active transportation and efficient land use; promoting physical activity with enhanced street grid connectivity and more through-routes; and promoting opportunities to grow food in home and community gardens.

More Information

HIA Report:

https://clark.wa.gov/sites/default/files/dept/files/public-health/data-and-reports/VancouverRapidHIA_Final.pdf

Organization Web Site:

http://www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/index.asp

Contact Email:

[email protected]

At A Glance

Status:

Completed
Publication date:

2011, June
Decision-making levels:

Local
Sectors:

Planning and zoning
Additional topic areas:

Active transportation, Food and nutrition, Land-use planning
Drivers of health:

Access to healthy food, Diet and physical activity, Safe and accessible active transportation routes
Affected populations:

Economically disadvantaged, Older adults, Children, Racial and ethnic minorities
Community types:

Urban
Research methods:

Literature review, Qualitative research
Funding source:

Other funding