Chicago PlayStreets

Last updated on Dec 11, 2023

This project evaluated Chicago PlayStreets. Funded by Centers for Disease Control and the Physical Activity Policy Resource Network.

Responsibilities:

  • Systematic Observation of Physical Activity and Recreation in Communities

  • Data Analysis

  • Manuscript Preparation

  • Survey and Pedometer Data Collection

  • Community Report Development

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Tyler Prochnow
Tyler Prochnow
Assistant Professor of Health Behavior

My research interests include social network analysis and health behavior.

Publications

Lessons from Sustainability of Play Streets in the United States
Communities around the world lack safe places for children to play and be physically active. One solution to this issue is Play …
Esmonde, K, Pollack Porter, KM, Mahoney, P, Prochnow, T, Bridges Hamilton, CN, Umstattd Meyer, MR
PDF Project
I Play, You Play, We Play: Concurrent activity at Play Streets
Purpose: Despite multiple health benefits, many children and teens do not achieve recommended amounts of physical activity (PA). …
Prochnow, T, Umstattd Meyer, MR, Pollack Porter, KM
PDF Project
Transforming City Streets to Promote Physical Activity and Health Equity.
Most U.S. cities lack built environments that support physical activity, which is a key determinant of health. Making permanent changes …
Pollack Porter, KM, Prochnow, T, Bridges Hamilton, CN, Delgado, H, Wilkins, E, Umstattd Meyer, MR
PDF Project

Events

I Play, You Play, We Play: Concurrent Play At Play Streets
Find and follow the complete presentation on Twitter [here] (https://twitter.com/PaSectionAPHA/status/1172209006108192772)
Sep 12, 2019 Twitter
Prochnow, T, Umstattd Meyer, MR, Pollack Porter, KM
Project