Built and natural environments that enable physical activity

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_Local natural and built environments are attractive, accessible and safe, encouraging movement and physical activity._

- Actual and perceived characteristics of the natural and built environment affect physical activity behaviours. Accessible, appropriate, affordable and safe environments are unequally distributed in society, but appropriate design and/or management of such spaces can help to address this. This may include access to blue and green spaces, urban planning, and workplace design.

Built and Natural Environment Essence document

Last edited on 7 May 2026
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