Publications
One approach, endless applications.
Our Voice is proud to partner with institutions around the world to launch citizen science projects ranging from environmental justice to age-friendly walking paths.
Though the Our Voice approach can be tailored to nearly inumerable project topics, recent research topics have included walking environments, food environments, biking environments, social environments, mental health, physical activity, safety and violence prevention, wellbeing and quality of life, age-friendly environments, school & campuses, parks and green spaces, transportation, housing, disability access, work environments, substance abuse, and civic engagement.
Parks and Green Space
Harnessing Citizen Science to Assess and Improve Utilization of Metropolitan Parks: the Park Activity, Recreation, and Community Study (PARCS) in St. Louis, MO
Associated Project: Park Activity, Recreation, and Community (PARCS) Study
O’Connor A, King AC, Banchoff A, Eyler A, Reis R, Brownson RC, Resendiz E, Holland D, Salvo D. Journal of Healthy Eating and Active Living. 2021.
A Mixed Method Study to Inform the Implementation and Expansion of Pop-Up Parks for Economic, Behavioral, and Social Benefits
Associated Project: Pop-up Parks in Northern California
Winters SJ, Sheats JL, Salvo D, Banda JA, Quinn J, Rivera RB, King AC. Journal of Urban Health, 2020.
Engaging Citizen Scientists to Build Healthy Park Environments in Colombia
Associated Projects: Nuestra Voz en la Ciudad
María Alejandra Rubio, Camilo Triana, Abby C. King, Lisa G. Rosas, Ann W. Banchoff, Oscar Rubiano, Benjamin W. Chrisinger, Olga L. Sarmiento. Health Promotion International, 2020.
Impacts of a Temporary Urban Pop-Up Park on Physical Activity and Other Individual- and Community-Level Outcomes
Salvo D, Sheats JL, Winter SJ, Lopes dos Santos D, King AC. Journal of Urban Health, 2017.