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CEHI Project Areas: Figure 1 (PDF) shows the areas included in the Durham Community Assessment Project. The project area captures most residential neighborhoods in Durham's "urban core".

 

Housing characteristics and conditions help describe the state of the built environment and provide critical information on the health of communities. These maps are based on data from the Durham Community Assessment Project, as well as from the Durham County Tax Assessor's Office.

 

Neighborhood conditions represent a broad approach to summarizing observations in a community. While including housing damages, it also extends to landscaping in residential areas and nuisances in public spaces. The impact of neighborhood conditions on human health is similar to housing conditions.

 

Community Resources: Community health is closely connected to the availability and proximity of resources such as parks, community centers, schools, and day care centers. Each resource contributes to the community by providing a space for gatherings, community worship, or education. Community centers are places for physical activities, educational opportunities, and community events. Figure 8 (PDF) shows the locations of all schools, community centers, religious institutions, and day care centers.

 

Food Access and Health Care: Childhood obesity is an increasing health problem, particularly in the American South. The abundance of stores offering inexpensive and calorie-dense foods may be contributing to the rise in childhood obesity. However, the presence of grocery stores provides healthier options for residents. Similarly, the distribution of physicians and health care providers affects residents' access to appropriate health care. Figure 9 (PDF) presents the locations of convenience stores, tiendas, fast food restaurants, grocery stores, and health care providers.

 

Neighborhood Safety: Living in an area characterized by high crime rates or frequent police activity may contribute to high stress levels in individuals. Stress is a known risk factor in the development of hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.

 

Demographics: Demographic data describe populations and supplement the Community Assessment Project. Comparing demographic information such as income, highest level of education achieved, age, gender, and race to the built environment data collected in the Community Assessment Project may reveal trends that identify vulnerable or susceptible populations.