| The Malvik Path – path developed as part of a local municipal development plan | |
| Brief Description | The Malvik Path, a recreational area by the sea side, was developed in a 4 year multi-sectorial innovation and research project named Innovation in Public sector- From knowledge to action – from action to knowledge. The project sought to develop, test and evaluate new methods and models for the systematic translation of knowledge to complex public health interventions. Development of The Malvik path is part of the local municipal development plan, aiming to increase physical activity, social interactions and participation among the total population, and preferably marginalized groups. The path is easily access able, free of charge and universally designed. |
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| European Country/Countries | Norway |
| Field | Living/Green spaces: Improving availability, quality and use, Moving: Cycling, Moving: Walking, Moving: Other |
| Type | Umbrella program |
| Impact | Health, Equity, Environmental sustainability |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Target Group | General population, Low socio-economic status |
| Evaluation | Yes |
| Level | Local, Regional |
| INHERIT Perspective | This project has potential to improve both physical and mental health through increasing physical activity levels and social interactions. It has potential to deliver a healthier local environment by decreased air pollution (emission from cars and buses), and thereby contribute to global environmental sustainability. The Malvik path comprises both 1) an intervention that makes qualitative and quantitative changes to the environmental state in areas of social disadvantage and 2) influencing community and individual exposure and experience trough increased access and social engagement. The practice has a clear emphasis on changing behavior. |
| Detailed description PDF filename | Download file |
| Relevant links | http://www.rchpr.org |
| Contact | NTNU Center for Health Promotion Research; www.rchpr.org |
