Neighborhood Parks and Community Wellbeing
Community-Engaged Intervention to Optimize the Impact of RenovatedNeighborhood Parks on Community Wellbeing
This project explores how redesigned neighborhood parks and new community programs can improve the health and happiness of people living in certain New York City neighborhoods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11111296 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This effort works with communities to create health and social programs in recently renovated neighborhood parks. We will focus on activities that encourage physical activity and strengthen social connections among neighbors. Our goal is to see if these community-led programs can make a real difference in overall health, mood, and feelings of connection for adults in these areas. We will gather information from adult residents to understand how these changes affect their daily lives and mental well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is for adult residents, aged 21 and older, living in lower-income, predominantly Latino and Black neighborhoods in New York City.
Not a fit: Patients seeking individual medical treatment or direct participation in specific park activities for personal health improvement may not find direct benefit from this community-level project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to healthier, happier communities with stronger social ties and improved mental well-being for residents.
How similar studies have performed: Community-engaged approaches to public health are a recognized strategy, and this project applies these principles to the specific context of urban park renovations.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Terry T-K — Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
- Study coordinator: Huang, Terry T-K
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.