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Creating Places, Designing Spaces, Shaping Health

MISSION

To generate rigorous evidence that informs the design of inclusive, health-promoting built environments.
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To advance scientific knowledge in the fields of urban planning and public health, shaping neighbourhood design policy in Canada and internationally.

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PROJECTS

We are continuously investigating the relationship between the built environment and population health. Our findings can be used by policy makers and practitioners to create physical activity supportive environments that promote health and wellbeing. Find more information about our current research projects below.

RESEARCH UPDATES

Neighbourhood Built Characteristics, Physical Activity & Health-Related Fitness

Recent study suggests that built environment characteristics are positively associated with moderate-intensity physical activity.

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Neighbourhood Walkability, Greenspace & Health-Related Fitness

New study suggests that neighbourhood built environment characteristics may be associated with muscular strength and body composition independent of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

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Active Workplace Design: Current Gaps & Future Pathways

New study considers workplace environments and emphasizes the need to investigate workplace factors in relation to active behaviours at work.

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Dr. Gavin McCormack

PhD (Public Health)
MSc (Sports Science)
BSc (Human Movement)

Dr. Gavin McCormack leads the Built Environment and Healthy Living Research Lab. He holds a faculty appointment as a Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine (University of Calgary, Canada), 

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