Methods

AIR and NOISE POLLUTION INDEX

This index represents the potential air and noise pollution primarily from road, rail and aircraft. For every point on a 100m grid, we calculated, summed and scored:

  • Modelled traffic-related nitrogen dioxide levels within 100m
  • Major roads within 250m
  • Railways within 500m
  • Major airports within 1000m
  • Small airports within 500m
  • Ambulance and fire stations, and helipads within 500m

DATA SOURCES:

  • Road, rail, aircraft, ambulance and fire stations and helipads: Open Street Map
  • Modelled nitrogen dioxide levels: Hystad et al 2014-2016

COMMUNITY AMENITIES INDEX

This index represents the density of  destinations within a typical walking distance of 1000m. For every point on a 100m grid, we calculated, summed and scored:

  • Transit stops – bus stops, rail stops, etc.
  • Culture and entertainment- museums, churches, restaurants, etc.
  •  Education – kindergarten to Grade 12, universities, ESL schools, etc. 
  • Healthy food outlets – grocery stores, butcher shops, markets, etc.
  • Services – banks, health and medical clinics, etc.
  • Shopping –  retail fashion, hardware, housewares, etc.

DATA SOURCES:

  • Locations for all destinations: Open Street Map

HEAT ISLANDS

PARKS AND RECREATION INDEX

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