Spaces
Locally developed campaigns need to be based on a
thorough assessment of local needs.
The following are some of the more successful individual
elements that have been used to affect entire adult
populations (rather than individual and counselling
approach
Create or improve place for activity through:
- urban design
- planning transport and travel
- plans for using land
- access to facilities - programming and costs
Social Support in Community settings:
- build, strengthen and maintain
social networks that can support physical activity
- create new methods specifically to
develop support physical activity (e.g walking groups
and activity buddies)
Providing information about reducing risks and simple
actions that could reduce risks through:
- signs on stairwells, at lifts and on
escalators
- local community events (family walks
and health fairs)
- local media features
External Links
Scottish
Natural Heritage secures the conservation and
enhancement of Scotland's unique and precious
natural heritage - the wildlife, the habitats and
the landscapes which have evolved in Scotland
through the long partnership between people and
nature.
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Greenspace Scotland was established in 2002 to
drive forward the Greenspace for Communities
Initiative, providing a national lead on local
action to regenerate and revitalise communities and
places within and around towns and cities in
Scotland.