Active Design Guidelines

Topnotch new resource

The New York City Department of Design and Construction has just released their Active Design Guidelines document. The document presents sets of guidelines for urban planning and for individual building construction. It is full of photos, recommendations, and easy to use checklists. Whether you are an urban planner, an architect, a community resident, or a public health professional, you'll find a ton of useful information in this document.

You can download it here:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/ddc/html/design/active_design.shtml

Here's what NYC Department of Design and Construction has to say about it:
The Active Design Guidelines provides architects and urban designers with a manual of strategies for creating healthier buildings, streets and urban spaces, based on the latest academic research and best practices in the field. The Guidelines includes:

• Urban design strategies for creating neighborhoods, streets and outdoor spaces that encourage walking, bicycling and active transportation and recreation.
• Building design strategies for promoting active living where we work, live and play—for example, through the placement and design of stairs, elevators and indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Discussion of synergies between active design and sustainable design initiatives such as LEED and PlaNYC.