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Active Living Research: Designing for Active Recreation

This research summary gives a synopsis of the current state of peer-reviewed research into to the types of environments that are "activity friendly." (Updated February 2005)
Active Living Research wants solid research to be part of the public debate about active living. For more information or peer-reviewed research, visit Active Living Research online at www.activelivingresearch.org.
 



OrganizationActive Living Reseach
Resource TypeFact Sheet
URLhttp://www.activelivingresearch.org/index....
LocationNational
Publish DateFebruary 2005

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