Cascadia Scorecard 2006: Focus on Sprawl and Health
Contributing Organization(s): Sightline Institute
Author(s)/Creator(s): Sightline Institute (formerly Northwest Environment Watch)
Publishing Date: 2006-06-01
Issue Areas: Energy and Environment; Transportation
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Available at: http://www.sightline.org/publications/books/CS2006/CS06
The Cascadia Scorecard is a regional gauge of progress that tracks seven key trends shaping the Northwest. This year's Scorecard spotlights an emerging body of research indicating that car-centered sprawl contributes to the region's leading health risks, including a high car-crash fatality rate and a high obesity rate. And residents of neighborhoods that encourage foot traffic are healthier--and safer as well.
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Access Note: Via URL, you may download the full report after registering for free on Sightline. Additional fact sheets are also available from this link.
Available at: http://www.sightline.org/publications/books/CS2006/CS06
ISBN: 1-886093-16-4
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