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Old Fourth Ward: Health Impact Assessment Built Environment & Public Health Fall 2009
Old Fourth Ward: Health Impact Assessment Built Environment & Public Health Fall 2009
Ward [04W]
Laura Fries
[Pursuing a Masters of Digital Media, Georgia Tech
B.A., History & Sociology]
Kathy Lanier
[Pursuing a Master of Public Health, Emory University
B.A., ____________]
Infrastructure & Facilities Improve community life, reduce crime & promote life-long
learning; stormwater management park will beautify area
Parks & Open Space New open space & community gardens, allowing residents to
grow food
Urban Design Create urban form that supports walking, community life, and aesthetics
Historic Preservation Support the adaptive re-use of existing structures and the
preservation of existing social fabric
Housing & Economic Development Economic & housing opportunities for broad
population spectrum; minimize potential for displacement
Transportation Reduce or eliminate need to drive in order to improve air quality and
promote public health; proposed trees along corridors and streets will clean the air, capture
carbon, and reduce urban heat island effect
Methods
A multidisciplinary team with experience in public health,
urban planning, and digital media convened to conduct a
health impact assessment (HIA) of the Old Fourth Ward
study area.
The team utilized the final Old Fourth Ward Master Plan as
the basis for the HIA.
Phase 2 & 3
30 acres of greenspace
[event lawns for public gatherings,
outdoor theatre, old-growth tree area,
community garden, dog park, lawns,
walking paths, rain gardens, picnic areas]
r1. 04W Park Health Benefits
Reducing impervious surface area can lessen heat island effect,
reduce the amount of runoff, leading to fewer sewer overflows
and less pollution washed into rivers and streams
Public spaces help build relationships, social capital & community ties