9/9 fri 11:00 | communities putting prevention to work
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Lillian Rivera Maria I. Nardi Joe Webb John Bowers Parks have long been recognized as major contributors to the physical and aesthetic quality of neighborhoods. Through a partnership with the Health Department and Communities Putting Prevention to Work, a grant aimed at fighting obesity, a new broader view of parks in Miami-Dade County is (re)emerging. This new view goes well beyond the traditional value of parks as places of recreation and visual assets to focus on a park system as a planning tool to guide public and private development that includes the design of streets as linear parks and the coordinated development of civic spaces with parks. The session explores broad concepts to implementation.TRANSCRIPT
Communities Putting Prevention to Work
The increasingly significant role of parks and public spaces in addressing health issues
Presenters
• Lillian Rivera RN, MSN, PhD – Administrator, Miami-Dade County Health Department
• Maria I. Nardi, Chief, Planning and Research Division, Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department
• Joe Webb, RLA, Planning Section Supervisor, Planning and Research Division, Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department
• John Bowers, AICP/RLA, Landscape Architect, Planning and Research
Presentation Outline
• Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space System Master Plan
• Communities Putting Prevention to Work
• Parks System Access and Equity Study and Land Acquisition Strategy
• Questions and Discussion
The Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space
System Master PlanCreating a 50 Year,
Unifying Vision for a Livable, Sustainable Miami-Dade County “Through the Parks
Window”
2008
Existing Developed Land and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land
Conservation LandsPermanently Protected
2060 Developed Lands and Permanent Conservation Lands
Developed Land
Conservation LandsPermanently Protected
There is a Better WayCreating a 50 Year, Unifying Vision for a Livable, Sustainable Miami-Dade County “through the Parks Window”: Public Realm:1. Great Parks2. Great Public Spaces3. Great Natural and Cultural Areas 4. Great Greenways and Blueways5. Great Streets
Great Parks Are Accessible to Everyone, Regardless of Age or Ability…
providing a diverse and balanced system of passive and active recreational opportunities.
Walk for recreation, exercise, transportation; walk the dog
Ride a bike, skate Sit outside, read,
contemplate Play on a playground Play a game of catch,
frisbee Picnic, sun bathe Play pick-up sports Fish without a boat Attend a local arts
festival, concert or other special event
Locally, every resident should be able to:
Play organized indoor and outdoor competition sports
Exercise, attend classes/ lectures/ social functions
Swim recreationally or competitively in a pool
Paddle a canoe or kayak Go boating Go to the beach
Every resident should also be able to:
Great Public Spaces are Designed to Engage Residents…
providing diverse social, recreation and economic development opportunities.
Great Natural and Cultural Areas are Planned and Managed to Balance Access and Resource Protection…
protecting and enhancing the natural and cultural heritage of the region, as well as existing biological diversity, restoration and management actions.
Great Greenways and Blueways Connect Every Resident to Parks, Schools, Work and Shopping…
providing wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, recreation and transportation opportunities and providing urban form.
Western Greenway: Enhances the Rural
Character of the Area Helps Transition to
Farmland and the Everglades
Provides New Recreation Opportunities for all County Residents
Biscayne-Everglades Greenway
Great Streets Are Designed as Linear Parks…
connecting parks and neighborhoods through tree lined boulevards, parkways, and neighborhood streets that encourage people to walk, bicycle and live healthier lifestyles.
Tamiami Trail
SW 137 Ave SW 137 Ave
Equity Access Seamlessness Sustainability Beauty Multiple Benefits
South Florida Park Coalition CharterA Coalition of City, County, State and Federal Park Agencies in Miami-Dade County
Master PlanV i s i o n
Next Steps:
South Florida Park CoalitionShape Public Policy and Practices
Creating a 50 Year, Unifying Vision for a Livable, Sustainable Miami-Dade County “through the Parks Window”:
• Great Parks• Great Public Spaces• Great Natural and Cultural Areas • Great Greenways and Blueways• Great Streets
Presentation Outline
• Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space System Master Plan
• Communities Putting Prevention to Work
• Parks System Access and Equity Study and Land Acquisition Strategy
• Questions and Discussion
Chronic Diseases
• Account for 75% of U.S. medical costs 1
• Responsible for 7 out of 10 deaths 2
• 45% of the population has at least 1 chronic disease• Are inequitably distributed across the population3
• Over 60% of Floridians are overweight or obese4
• Main risk factors: poor diet, physical inactivity and smoking
1. Anderson G. Chronic conditions: making the case for ongoing care. Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University; 2004.
2. Kung HC, Hoyert DL, Xu JQ, Mursphy SL. Death:final data for 2005. National Vital Statistics Reports 2008; 56(10).
3. Kung HC, Hoyert DL, Xu JQ, Mursphy SL. Death:final data for 2005. National Vital Statistics Reports 2008; 56(10). National Center for Health Statistics.
Health, United States, 2007. With chartbook trends in the health of Americans. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics; 2007.
4. Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, Florida BRFSS Survey
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1997
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2005
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2010
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Transforming Public Health
• Alarming rates of chronic disease
• Public Health has typically focused on communicable diseases with biomedical interventions
• Key Findings:– Community based interventions could reduce
disease levels
Transforming Public HealthNational Prevention Strategy
American’s Plan for Health and Wellness
Communities Putting Prevention to Work Miami-Dade
• Purpose: Create healthier communities through sustainable, proven, population-based approaches
• Focus: Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes to combat obesity– Increasing access to healthy foods– Increasing opportunities for physical activity
• Making the places where people live, learn, work and play healthier
• Transforming health through coalitions and partnerships across sectors– Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade
Communities Putting Prevention to Work Miami-Dade
CPPW Community Action Goals:1. Enhance/Strengthen Consortium
2. Mass Media Campaign
3. Child Care Centers
4. Farm to School Nutrition
5. Physical Activity in Miami-Dade County Public School
6. Access and Consumption of Healthy Foods via Convenience Stores
7. Farmers’ Markets and Farm-to-Institution
8. Breastfeeding Practices and Facilities
9. Active Transportation and Recreation10. Safe Routes to School
11. Worksite Wellness
Active Transportation and Recreation
Goal 9: Increase active transportation and recreation through improvements in the built environment such as facilities, planning, zoning and transportation policies,as well as developing a county wide signage system.
• Physical inactivity is a primary contributor to 1/3 of adults being overweight and 1 in 6 children being obese. 5
• Regular physical activity can be easily achieved by running, walking, playing on playgrounds and actively commuting to work/school and helps maintain a healthy weight. 6
• Improving places to be active can result in a 25% increase in people who exercise 3 times a week.7
• Safe access to active transport (public transportation, bicycle facilities) and recreational facilities increases use and physical activity. 5
5. National Prevention Council, National Prevention Strategy. US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2011.
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Recommended strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States. MMWR, 2009;
58(RR07):1-26.
7.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2002). Creating and Improving Access to Places for Physical Activity is strongly recommended to increase
physical activity.
Goal 9: Active Transportation and Recreation
City of Miami and North Miami• Bicycle facilities• Bicycle signage
Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation• Improvements in the built
environment through planning and community design
• Increasing access to parks and recreation facilities
Goal 9: Active Transportation and Recreation
City of Miami and City of North Miami
Change in Number of Bicycle Racks in the City of Miami since the Inception of CPPW, Miami-Dade County, 2010-2011
55
212
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100
150
200
250
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Change in Number of Bicycle Racks in the City of North Miami since the Inception of CPPW, Miami-Dade County, 2010-2011
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101
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40
60
80
100
120
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Goal 9: Active Transportation and Recreation
Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation
• Urban Design Manual I Private Development)
• Urban Design Manual II (Civic Development)
• Vending Machine Policy• Park Structure and Landscape
Pattern Book• Park Access and Equity
Report
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Presentation Outline
• Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space System Master Plan
• Communities Putting Prevention to Work
• Parks System Access and Equity Study and Land Acquisition Strategy
• Questions and Discussion
Park and Recreation DepartmentTransforming broad vision into implementable actions
• Based on OSMP Access Criteria
• Seeks to promote physical activity through recreation and active transportation
Access and Equity Analysis
Research & Analysis
• Demographics
• Health & Safety Analysis
• Walkability and Bikeability
Demographics
• Age Distribution
• Education Level Attained
• Median Household
Income
• Per Capita Income
• Single Family
Households
Age Distribution
Education Level Attained
MedianHousehold
Income
Per Capita Income
Health & Safety Data
• Health Demographics
• Identification of areas of Health Disparity
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Accident Locations
Cardiovascular Mortality
Infant Mortality
Low Birth Weight
Single Family Households
Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
• Based on OSMP principles of livability and sustainability
• Access to Parks should not require a car – walkable and bikeable
• By Activity Type• Divided into Local and
Regional• Promotes physical activity
and more equitable access to recreation
Increase Access to Recreation
• Walksheds and Bikesheds based on Federal Transit Administration study of peoples willingness to travel 10 minutes
Average walking speed of 3.3 miles per hour
Average biking speed of 8.6 miles per hour
Active Transport to Parks
• GIS Network Analyst used to define true access based on street network
Accounts for disconnected street network as well as natural and man made barriers
Regional Parks
• Identify Gaps in
Service
• Acquisition target
areas
Local Parks
walksheds
Local Parks Analysis by neighborhood
Local Parks
• Identification of Gaps in Service by neighborhood
• Acquisition target areas
Identification of Neighborhoods with Gaps in Service
Acquisition
Enhanced service through design interventions
5 Focus Areas
• Areas of Health Disparity
• Areas with Gaps in Service
• North/South geographic distribution
Focus Area StudiesPotential Acquisitions
Purchase
Easements
Partnerships
Design Interventions
Safe Routes
Street Crossings / Intersections
Bridges
Wayfinding
Land Acquisition Strategy Plan
• A Strategy for Implementing a new vision of parks as a part of livable Miami-Dade County and addressing the relevant needs of the community
Acquisition Strategy• Focus on Target Gap Areas of greatest need• Maximize service to existing parks through design interventions• Maximize recreation access at other County and public entity
properties through easements and joint use agreements
• Buy land
– Local Parks
– Population Based Regional Parks
– By Activity Type
– Resource-Based Regional Parks
• Natural, Cultural and Historical
Targeting Gap Areas of highest need
• Gaps in Service
• Gap Size
• Health Disparity
• Available Funding
• Complimentary Public
Program or Agency
Maximize Access to Existing Parks Through Design Interventions
• Develop pedestrian access points
• Build a pedestrian bridge over canal
• Install a sidewalk
• Intersection Improvements
• Bicycle Lanes
TransitionSafe Route to Park
Develop Pedestrian
Access Point
Develop Bicycle Lanes, and
additional Bus RouteIntersection
Improvements
Kendall Indian Hammocks Park
Interventions will result in a 50% increase in walkable park service
Maximize Open Space on Existing Publically-Owned Properties
• Easements
• Joint-Use Agreements with Schools
• Transfer of Existing County Properties
Existing County Properties
• First Step
• Identify and Target
Existing County
Properties
• Potential Transfer
to Parks Dept.
Schools
• Develop Joint-Use Agreements with Schools
• Programming Partnerships
• Shared Use of Open Space
Buy LandIndentify Vacant and Distressed properties in Gap Areas
Target Area for Acquisition
Detailed Analysis at Neighborhood Scale
• Gaps in Service within Neighborhoods
• Identify Vacant and Distressed Properties
• Analysis of any other site that meet criteria for park acquisition
Evaluate Potential Sites Based on Acquisition Criteria
Target Priority Site for Acquisition
• Initiate Acquisition Process• Initial Property Research
• Contact Owner(s) to Confirm Willingness to Sell
Park and Recreation Department
Creating a 50 Year, Unifying Vision for a Livable, Sustainable Miami-Dade County “through the Parks Window”:
• Great Parks• Great Public Spaces• Great Natural and Cultural Areas • Great Greenways and Blueways• Great Streets
From this
To this
Presentation Outline
• Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space System Master Plan
• Communities Putting Prevention to Work
• Parks System Access and Equity Study and Land Acquisition Strategy
• Questions and Discussion
Communities Putting Prevention to Work
The increasingly significant role of parks and public spaces in addressing health issues