Who are we? We are a research project funded by the National Institutes of Health, and we are interested in the relation between one’s neighborhood, quality of life, health, and physical activity. This study is unique because it is a collaboration between two different areas of research: health behavior and transportation/urban planning. Our principal investigators are Dr. James Sallis, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University Dr. Brian Saelens, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/Psychology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Dr. Lawrence Frank, Professor at the University of British Columbia and President of Lawrence Frank and Company, Inc. Our three research sites (San Diego, Cincinnati, and Atlanta) have combined efforts to study neighborhoods in two areas: Seattle and King County, WA as well as Maryland and surrounding areas. We are currently working with residents in these cities to learn more about their everyday living environment. Our ultimate goal is to recruit over 3000 participants. This site last updated on November 5, 2004 Site Feedback and Comments to Webmaster