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Is availability of public open space equitable across areas?
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posted on 2007-06-01, 00:00 authored by Anna TimperioAnna Timperio, Kylie BallKylie Ball, Jo SalmonJo Salmon, Rebecca Roberts, David CrawfordDavid CrawfordThis study examined whether availability of public open spaces that can be used for recreation varies according to neighbourhood socio-economic disadvantage. Density and area of public open spaces were examined using a geographic information system and postal boundaries were used to define neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood socio-economic status (SES) was stratified into quintiles. Once neighbourhood population and geographic area were considered there were no differences in the number or total area of free-access, restricted access or sporting/recreation open spaces across quintiles of neighbourhood SES. Future research should examine whether the quality of public open spaces differ by neighbourhood SES.
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Health & placeVolume
13Issue
2Pagination
335 - 340Publisher
ElsevierLocation
New York, N.Y.Publisher DOI
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1353-8292eISSN
1873-2054Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2006, ElsevierUsage metrics
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