COMMUNITY HEALTH SCORE

Developing a digital tool to measure and articulate public health factors of neighborhoods and districts in the City of Raleigh.

images from HBOs Weight of a Nation series

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

We are looking at the

first generation in American history that will have a shorter lifespan than their parents.

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Completed and In Progress HIAs 19992010: 119

MT 3 ME 1 MN 6 WI 1 PA 2 NH 2 MA 4 NJ 1 MD 2

CA 47 NM 1

CO 4

IL 1 MO 1

OH 1 KY 1 TN 1 GA 8

NC: 0
FL 1

TX 1 AK 7

HI 1

Map Courtesy of A. Dannenberg, A. Wendel, CDC NCEH

Blue Ridge District Study and Health Impact Assessment

Inspiration: Walk Score

HEALTH SCORE
What neighborhood do you live in? Brentwood (NE) Brookhaven (NW) Falls River (N) Trailwood (SW) Worthdale (SE) Score your neighborhood on the following qualities.

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Your Brookhaven (NW)

HEALTH SCORE
Compare your neighborhood health score to other neighbors and neighborhoods in Raleigh.

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Environmental Stewardship Sustainable and Safe Transportation Social Cohesion Adequate and Healthy Housing Public Infrastructure /Access to Goods and Services Demographic Healthy Economy

Share your thoughts about the Brookhaven community.

I really love the parks near my neighborhood, but the value of my house has declined a lot over the past five years and I dont feel as safe here in the evenings. I wish there could be more bike lanes since I commute to work by cycling every day.

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example criteria from San Franciscos Healthy Development Measurment Tool

Mobile Application

Interface in the City of Raleighs website

Who does the HEALTH SCORECARD impact?

Citizens
Homebuyers/renters Neighborhood advocates Transportation advocates

Public Health
Public health agencies/programs Health insurance companies Open space/parks advocates Health care providers/hospitals U.S. Surgeon General Child Health Advocates

Planners & Developers

Chamber of commerce Land use advocates Planners/Developers Policy Makers