Construction That Focuses on Health Of Residents by Joe Gobe. The New York Times. March 5, 2013.
A new tool, the health impact assessment, is increasingly being used to alleviate the environmental conditions that lead to obesity and heart disease. Design is being enlisted as a tool to encourage physical activity and sustainability. For example, the article cites a housing project design to deal with a high rate of asthma. Another example: if the neighborhood lacked access to services, a room might be designed to accommodate visits from mobile clinics.
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