Grantee Research Project Results
The Role of Public Health in Environmental Planning
EPA Grant Number: U915839Title: The Role of Public Health in Environmental Planning
Investigators: Waddick, Caitlin J.
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology
EPA Project Officer: Lee, Sonja
Project Period:
Project Amount: $83,890
RFA: STAR Graduate Fellowships (2000) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Fellowship - Urban Planning , Academic Fellowships , Environmental Justice
Objective:
The objectives of this research project are to: (1) investigate the role of public health in environmental planning and the role of planning in public health; (2) explore how to implement principles and practices that protect public health and the environment, especially at the community level; and (3) apply and advance my previous work in environmental planning, housing policy, land use planning, and community development.
Approach:
This research project will use a case study approach to examine the processes in which existing healthy communities have formed and the role of planning in their development. I have already identified five cases of healthy communities that I plan to study. I have performed similar case study research that investigates the role of planning in the implementation of sustainability principles in metropolitan organizations. In addition, I plan to survey individuals with MCS to determine the planning and design standards necessary for healthy communities. Ultimately, I would like to update "sustainable" and "green" building design standards to consider principles of public health and less toxic living.
Supplemental Keywords:
fellowship, public health, environmental planning, land use, community development, land use planning., RFA, Scientific Discipline, Economic, Social, & Behavioral Science Research Program, POLLUTION PREVENTION, sustainable development, Ecology and Ecosystems, decision-making, Urban and Regional Planning, Social Science, Economics & Decision Making, community involvement, environmental awareness, green buildings, environmental decision making, community based environmental planning, environmental attitudes, environmental values, community participation, environmental policy, public health, community-based, public policyProgress and Final Reports:
The perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of ORD and EPA. Conclusions drawn by the principal investigators have not been reviewed by the Agency.