Active Design, Physical Activity and Health in
Greenwich Village - Soho| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | XX,XXX |
| Over age 65 | YY% |
| Under age 18 | YY% |
| Poverty | YY% |
| Graduated high school | YY% |
| Limited English | YY% |
| Owner-occupied homes | YY% |
| Rent-burdened households | YY% |
For each dataset, we divide neighborhoods up into tertiles, or thirds. This provides a rough comparison of this neighborhood, to all other NYC neighborhoods, for this indicator.
These are only based on the distribution of data values, not the range. The absolute values of indicators in different categories may not be all that different.
Active Design, Physical Activity and Health in
Greenwich Village - SohoThe design and conditions of buildings, streets, public transportation and parks influence physical activity, use of active transportation and other healthy behavior. A neighborhood’s features can also impact the safety of its residents.
Injury and health
Neighborhood design can influence health both directly -- by way of immediate hazards in the environment, and indirectly, for example, by encouraging exercise.
Neighborhood resources
Aspects of the neighborhood environment can encourage walking, bicycling and participation in other healthy physical activities.
Neighborhood risk factors
Living in high-poverty neighborhoods or in environments that feel unsafe makes it difficult to be physically active and access resources that promote health.
Physical activity
Walking and bicycling are healthy activities that can also be used for active transportation.
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