Table 2 Neighbourhood-level characteristics (n = 272neighbourhoods)
Variable | Median (interquartile range) |
|---|---|
Walkability measures | |
Intersection density (number per km2) | 44.9 (30.2-54.1) |
Average block length (km) | 0.24 (0.22-0.27) |
% of intersections that are 3- or 4-way | 84.7 (78.2-90.8) |
% roads that are low speed (≤50 km/h) | 89.4 (71.0-97.1) |
% roads covered by sidewalks | 54.7 (40.9-78.6) |
Mixed land use (% residential or commercial) | 63.2 (45.6-75.0) |
Outdoor play area measures | |
Parks space (% land area) | 2.13 (0.06-6.20) |
Wooded areas (% land area) | 1.76 (0.00-10.5) |
Yards at home (scale of 0–60) | 42 (37–44) |
Density of cul-de-sacs (number per km2) | 6.4 (3.8-11.8) |
Recreation facilities (number per km 2 ) | 1.3 (0.71-2.23) |
Aesthetics measures | |
Condition of buildings and grounds (scale of0–45) | 29 (26–31) |
Graffiti (scale of 0–45) | 0 (0–1) |
Presence of litter (scale of 0–60) | 17 (12–21) |
Socioeconomic status measures | |
Education (% no certificate, diploma or degree) | 22.8 (18.0-27.6) |
Average employment income ($ CAD) | 32,454 (28,374-38,185) |
Unemployment rate (%) | 4.5 (3.2-6.6) |
Climate measures | |
Average temperature (°C) | −2.3 (−9.4-5.3) |
Average precipitation (cm per year) | 52.8 (19.2-78.4) |
Population density (per km 2 ) | 12,635 (3,801-64,440) |