The Roanoke Valley Community Healthy Living Index: West End Target Area Roanoke, VA

Roanoke College Salem, Virginia Independent, liberal arts college 2,100 undergraduates Focus on high quality experiential learning opportunities – Summer Scholar- Independent Study – URAP- Intensive Learning Term – Work-Study Research- Capstone Experiences

Sparking Undergraduate Interest: The Community-Based Participatory Research Model Substantial variations in the presence of adverse health conditions exist relative to the sociocultural, environmental, and economic status of a community Davison & Lawson (2006). Do attributes in the physical environment influence children's physical activity? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 3, Humpel, Owen, & Leslie (2002). Environmental factors associated with adults’ participation in physical activity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22(3),

Childhood Obesity

Undergraduate Learning Goals 1.Systematic analysis of correlates to health – Community Healthy Living Index and Fitnessgram Built environment, safety, perceived accessibility, fitness outcomes 2.Data mining and analysis procedures 3.Capstone experiences – Final reports and peer-reviewed publications – Local, regional, national presentations – “Lasting impressions”

Objectives of the Roanoke Valley Community Healthy Living Index 1.Evaluate barriers to healthy living across diverse neighborhoods within Roanoke, VA – Demographic and economic profile, infrastructure, safety 2.Evaluate relationships between prevalent adverse health conditions and the availability of resources promoting medical access *, physical activity participation, and healthy eating behaviors.

PATH Coalition Target Area

West End Rejuvenation Corridor CHLI Phase 1

West End Neighborhood Census Tract 10, population 2,200 Residential center of railroad corridor; primarily renter occupied Median income: $21,231 54% below poverty level; 47.2% receive food stamps

Phase 1 Goals 1.Provide neighborhood-level summary of environmental factors supporting / detracting from participation in healthy living. 2.Outline recommendations which may lead to improved accessibility in the target area. 3.Consider the role of preexisting neighborhood objectives. 1.Hurt Park / West End / Mountain View Neighborhood Plan 2.City-Wide Brownfield Redevelopment Plan 3.West End Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Plan

Neighborhood Audit Strategy Industrial/ Brownfield Industrial

CHLI Phase 1 Outcomes

Barriers to Healthy Living: Safety Industrial/ Brownfield Industrial Sex offender Breaking and entering Theft Assault with deadly weapon

CHLI Phase 1 Outcomes Improve neighborhood safety by increasing patrol services in this area. City goals: Continue Drug Market Initiative and neighborhood watch programs; increase police presence via regular bike patrol

Barriers to Healthy Living: Physical Activity Accessibility Industrial/ Brownfield Industrial

Barriers to Healthy Living: Physical Activity Accessibility

CHLI Phase 1 Outcomes Improve ADA compliance including rejuvenation of “star brick” areas. Develop bike routes to promote active transportation to downtown Roanoke and Grandin Village; enhance bicycle access to recreational facilities. Construct new sidewalks to enhance connectivity for pedestrians and users of public transportation. City goals: Streetscape improvements (i.e., tree canopy); beautification of transition areas; curb and gutter improvements

Barriers to Healthy Living: Healthy Food Accessibility Industrial/ Brownfield Industrial

CHLI Phase 1 Outcomes Continue to incentivize business owners. Consider brownfield areas as potential sites for established, affordable grocers. City goals: Not explicitly outlined

Phase 1 Data-Driven Stakeholder Initiatives Crosswalk development – City Traffic Engineer, Office of Neighborhood Services, West End Neighborhood Resident Committee (SWETA) Sidewalk quality initiative – City Department of Planning, Building, Development Safe Routes to School – City Department of Planning, Building, Development

Hurt Park Elementary “Catch” Area Phase 2

CHLI Phase 2 Target Area

1.Evaluate barriers to healthy living in the Hurt Park neighborhood and school “catch” area. – Built environment, safety, sociocultural factors, perceived barriers 2.Identify problem neighborhoods, correlates to poor health- related fitness, relationships between real and perceived barriers to healthy living. CHLI Phase 2 Goals

CHLI Phase 2 Outcomes Presentation of neighborhood-level data – Findings omitted from handouts to preserve participant confidentiality Summary of findings from Phase 2

Community-Based Participatory Research: The Role of the Academic Partner

® Acknowledgements Ms. Leah Hall (2013), B.S. Exercise Science Ms. Lauren Roth (2016), B.B.A. Business Administration PATH Community Coalition Information: Dr. Elizabeth Holbrook Roanoke College Health & Human Performance