PowerPoint Presentations
The following PowerPoint presentations are resources that we believe are relevant, easy-to-read, influential, and grounded in a thoughtful methodology and/or evaluative process.
Design for Health Materials:
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Image Slideshows: These slideshows contain images related to health and the built environment.
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Event Presentations: DFH held an event series in Minnesota that featured national and international experts. Presentations are available on topics such as: safe routes to school and school citing, comprehensive planning for healthy communities, safety and public places, active transportationand facility planning, and others.
Physical Activity
- The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Active Living and Health: A Review of Research Findings
(File is 13 MB. May take a few moments to open)
This presentation from Active Living By Design covers the findings from a variety of researchers. It is divided into three main sections: What is the built environment?; Effects of the built environment on behavior, natural environment, health, and society; and Active community environments and their impact on health.
- Active Living: Promoting Health Through Community Design and Transportation
(File is 29 MB. May take a few moments to open)
The presentation by Active Living By Design provides a general overview of the relationships between the built environment, transportation, and physical activity and outlines the Active Living movement in the United States. Specific attention is directed toward the Active Living by Design national program and the other physical activity efforts.
Transportation
- Active Living: Promoting Health Through Community Design and Transportation
(File is 29 MB. May take a few moments to open)
The presentation by Active Living By Design provides a general overview of the relationships between the built environment, transportation, and physical activity and outlines the Active Living movement in the United States. Specific attention is directed toward the Active Living by Design national program and the other physical activity efforts.
Urban Design and Land Use
- The Role of the Built Environment in Supporting Active Living and Health: A Review of Research Findings
(File is13 MB. May take a few moments to open)
This presentation from Active Living By Design covers the findings from a variety of researchers. It is divided into three main sections: What is the built environment?; Effects of the built environment on behavior, natural environment, health, and society; and Active community environments and their impact on health. Should this also go in built environment?
- Active Living: Promoting Health Through Community Design and Transportation
(File is 29 MB. May take a few moments to open)
The presentation by Active Living By Design provides a general overview of the relationships between the built environment, transportation, and physical activity and outlines the Active Living movement in the United States. Specific attention is directed toward the Active Living by Design national program and the other physical activity efforts.
- Design Pointer Number 3: Defining Mixed-use Development
This is a powerpoint presentation with the following contents: a brief history of mixed use; mixed-use development today; benefits of mixed use; mixed use scales and issues; and mixed use in the Twin Cities.
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