Urban design and land use policies and practices that support physical activity in small geographic areas (generally a few blocks) are recommended based on sufficient evidence of their effectiveness in increasing physical activity. Street-scale urban design and land use policies involve the efforts of urban planners, architects, engineers, developers, and public health professionals to change the physical environment of small geographic areas, generally limited to a few blocks, in ways that support physical activity.

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Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Government & Policymakers, Environmental & Policy, Primary Prevention, Families & Households