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Table 2 Categorisation of built environment attributes

From: The association between built environment features and physical activity in the Australian context: a synthesis of the literature

Categorya

Built environment attributes

Expected direction of association

Density

Population density/jobs density

Positive

Diversity

Land use mix/non-residential zone

Positive

Design

Street Network: street connectivity/few cul de sacs/space syntax measures (e.g. local and control integration)/traffic slowing devices/pedestrian crossing/active transport route options/3/4 or more ways intersections

Positive

Road traffic volume/busy roads

Negative

Transport infrastructure: sidewalks/bikeways/street lights/aesthetics and attractiveness

Positive

Green and recreational space: area/presence/number/distance(shorter)/quality/attractiveness/maintenance/aesthetics

Positive

Destination

Transport related: shorter distance (or access within walking distance) to: neighbourhood destinations, retail, school/better job accessibility by public transport

Positive

Job accessibility by car

Negative

Recreation related: shorter distance (or access within walking distance) to recreational destinations

Positive

Distance to transit

Shorter distance (or access within walking distance) to bus stops/train stations

Positive

Safety

Neighbourhood lighting

Positive

Crime/Traffic

Negative

Aggregated neighbourhood characteristics

Walkability index/environmental score

Positive

  1. aNote: Ewing and Cervero have a 6th D relating to the Demand for Parking. It has been excluded in this list as no relevant research was found