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Leveraging built environment interventions to equitably promote health during and after COVID-19 in Toronto, Canada

Hassen, N.

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Summary Report/Recommendations

Policy Change/ Development
Neighborhood and Built Environment
Tools Included
Outside U.S.
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Mitigation and Prevention

This article highlights the intersection between the built environment, health, and COVID-19 outcomes, while emphasizing racial and economic disparities in access to health-promoting environmental features (such as walkability and green space). Using Toronto, Canada as an example, the author identifies four specific built environment interventions to promote an equitable, healthy urban environment. The practice strategy this article is focused on is built environment interventions.

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Outcomes of Interest

Advancing Racial Equity, Reduction of Health Disparities

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Geographic Area of Implementation

Urban

Implementation Period

2020-2021