The Quality of Urban Environments: Mapping Variation in Access to Community Resources.
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| Title: | The Quality of Urban Environments: Mapping Variation in Access to Community Resources. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Witten, Karen, Exeter, Daniel, Field, Adrian |
| Source: | Urban Studies. Jan 2003 40(1):161-177. |
| Availability: | Carfax Publishing, Taylor & Francis, Inc., Journals Dept., 325 Chestnut Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (subscriptions: $1,052, institutions, $273, individuals); Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2003 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Access to Education, Community Characteristics, Community Resources, Neighborhoods, Recreational Activities, Urban Areas, Urban Environment, Well Being |
| ISSN: | 0042-0980 |
| Abstract: | Discusses the relationship between community infrastructure and health through the development of the Community Resource Accessibility Index (CRAI) research tool.This area-based index of community services, facilities, and amenities enables comparisons between opportunity structures in the local environment and residents' health and wellbeing. It is based on six domains: recreational amenities, public transport and communication, shopping and banking facilities, educational services, health services, and social and cultural services. (Contains references.) (SM) |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ663891 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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