Dove Springs Neighborhood Obesity Analysis
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Children’s Optimal Health analyzed counts of 2009 crime data provided by the
Austin Police Department for the city of Austin, looking specifi cally at crimes
that could contribute to a parent’s or a child’s perception of danger. The highest
incidences of crime in the Dove Springs neighborhood are near the shopping
centers at the intersection of IH-35 and William Cannon and the intersection of
Pleasant Valley and Stassney (mix of residential and commercial). Areas near
parks and schools have few occurrences of crime as most crimes occurred in
the residential and commercial areas.
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body mass index
Body Mass Index (BMI) data for the Dove Springs neighborhood around
Mendez Middle School showed the highest counts of obesity in nearly all of the
neighborhood residential areas.
crimeStudy Area Reference Map
(austin city limits shown)
Dove Springs Neighborhood AnalysisOctober-November 2010 | compiled for CRP 384, Public Health & the Built Environment | Dr. Tal ia McCray
Kate Bedford, Ana Calhoun, Sara Hammerschmidt, Lindsey Jones, Andres Galindo, Katie Mulholland, Toshi Ogura
Median Family Income(in 1999 dollars)
Population DensityRenter Occupied Housing
White Population
demographics
Children’s Optimal Health collected Body Mass Index (BMI) data of middle
school students in the Austin area. The Dove Springs neighborhood showed the
highest count of obese students in the city, making it an ideal neighborhood for
further study. Why does this neighborhood exhibit these high levels of obesity
among middle school students? What aspects of the neighborhood (including
parks, restaurants, land use, crime, public transportation, sidewalks and grocery
stores) might contribute to obesity? What interventions might help increase
physical activity and healthy food consumption in the neighborhood? Through
neighborhood focus groups, site visits and spatial analyses, our class analyzed
the current conditions of the Dove Springs Neighborhood and surrounding areas.
overview
Black PopulationHispanic Population
Renter Occupied 67% - 98%
43% - 66%
24% - 42%
Hispanic Population64% - 76%
32% - 63%
0% - 31%
Black Population14% - 17%
12% - 13%
9% - 11%
White Population46% - 71%
38% - 45%
0% - 37%
Population Density (3500 - 5700
180 - 3400
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Median Family Income ($37,127.01 - $43,375.00
$30,714.01 - $37,127.00
$30,714.00
• Black (14-17%)
• Hispanic (64-74%)
• Renter-Occupied (43-66%)
• Lowest Median Family Income
• Medium Population Density
• Predominantly White (46-71%)
• Predominantly Renter-Occupied (67-98%)
• Higher Median Family Income
• Medium Population Density
• Predominantly Hispanic (64-74%)
• Predominantly Owner-Occupied (58-76%)
• Lower Median Family Income
• High Population Density
connectivityin the Dove Springs Neighborhood
land useThe primary land use in Dove Springs is single-family residential. A large number
of mobile homes exist South of William Cannon. The majority of commercial
areas are along the IH-35 boundary of the neighborhood; however, there are a
few smaller commercial parcels located within the neighborhood. Multi-family
apartment complexes are distributed throughout the area, mainly along William
Cannon and Nuckols Crossing. To the east and south are two major parks and
two golf courses: McKinney Falls State Park, Onion Creek Park and Jimmy Clay
and Roy Kizer Golf Courses. Several Austin Independent School District schools
are also located within the study area.
Vacant ParcelsData from the City of Austin (2008) show many city owned parcels that are also categorized as “undeveloped” in the Dove Springs area. These parcels are primar-ily located near parks and within the residential areas, and could be ideal places for healthy development, such as a farmer’s markets and/or community gardens.
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¸public transportation & bikeFive Capital Metro bus routes serve the Dove Springs area.
transportation
Study Area Reference Map(austin city limits shown)
street analysisPleasant Valley Road
Mixed land uses
Primarily single-family housing
Four-lane road, 40 mph speed limit
Fair road conditions
Incomplete sidewalks
Fair walking/cycling environment
Road oriented lighting
Crosswalks at major intersections
No bicycle routes, few amenities
Bus stops mostly signage only
Few bus stops with benches
William Cannon DriveMixed land uses
Primarily single-family housing
Six-lane road, 40 mph speed limit
Fair road conditions
Complete sidewalks
Fair walking/cycling environment
Road oriented lighting
Crosswalks at major intersections
Bicycle lane, no amenities
Bus stops have signage only
Jacaranda Drive/Dovehill DriveSingle family housing only
Four-land road, 30 mph speed limit
Good road conditions, on-street parking
Incomplete sidewalks
Fair walking/cycling environment
Road oriented lighting
Crosswalks at major intersections
No bicycle routes, few amenities
Bus stops have signage only
Route 7 (Local)Main bus route serving:Walmart (Rutherford Lane)Highland MallBrackenridge Hospital University of TexasTexas State Capitol/Downtown 6th Street DistrictHEB, IH35 & E. RiversideVeteran’s Administration/IRS Mendez Middle School Wm Cannon & IH35 shopping center
Route 127 (Flyer)Twice daily route serving:St. David’s Hospital (32nd and Red River)The University of TexasTexas State Capitol/DowntownDove Springs neighborhood
Route 311 (Stassney) Cross-town bus route serving: Mendez Middle School Crockett High SchoolCherry Creek Shopping Center Westgate MallSunset Valley Shopping Center
Route 486 (Night Owl) Four times daily between 12 am and 4 am serving: Wm Cannon & Pleasant Valley 6th and Congress
Route 333 (Wm Cannon) Cross-town bus route serving: Palm Elementary school Dove Springs neighborhood HEB, Wm Cannon & Manchaca Oak Hill Park and RideACC Pinnacle Campus
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Land Use Map Vacant Parcels
CONTINUITY Map
Dove Springs Neighborhood AnalysisOctober-November 2010 | compiled for CRP 384, Public Health & the Built Environment | Dr. Tal ia McCray
Kate Bedford, Ana Calhoun, Sara Hammerschmidt, Lindsey Jones, Andres Galindo, Katie Mulholland, Toshi Ogura
Nuckols Crossing RoadMixed land uses
Single-family housing and institutional
Two-lane road, 35 mph speed limit
Good road conditions
Incomplete sidewalks
Fair walking and cycling environment
Road oriented lighting
Crosswalks at major intersections
No bicycle routes, few amenities
Bus stops mostly signage only
Bus stop near school covered with benches
Stassney LaneSingle and multi-family housing only
Four-lane road, 40 mph speed limit
Good road conditions
Complete sidewalks
Fair walking/cycling environment
Road oriented lighting
Crosswalks at major intersections
No bicycle routes, few amenities
Bus stops have signage only
Teri RoadMixed land uses
Primarily single-family housing
Four-lane road, 35 mph speed limit
Good road conditions
Complete sidewalks
Fair walking/cycling environment
Road oriented lighting
Crosswalks at major/few minor intersections
No bicycle routes, few amenities
Bus stops have signage only
SPEED LIMITS Map
BUS ROUTES Map
BIKE ROUTES Map
City Owned Parcels (2008)
Dove Springs Neighborhood AnalysisOctober-November 2010 | compiled for CRP 384, Public Health & the Built Environment | Dr. Tal ia McCray
Kate Bedford, Ana Calhoun, Sara Hammerschmidt, Lindsey Jones, Andres Galindo, Katie Mulholland, Toshi Ogura
k e y n a m e f o o d s t o r e t y p e l o c a t I o n
1 All Star Grocery Convenience Store S. Pleasant Valley Rd. & Teri Rd.
2 Teri Food Mart Convenience Store Pepper Ln. & Teri Rd.
3 Little Caesars Pizza Pizza Restaurant
4 Food Spot Convenience Store
5 Mi Victoria Bakery Bakery
6 Church's Chicken Fast-Food Store
7 Sonic Drive-In Fast-Food Store
8 McDonalds Fast-Food Store
9 Taco Bell Fast-Food Store
10 Whataburger Fast-Food Store
11 Long John Silvers Fast-Food Store
12 Taco Cabana Fast-Food Store
13 Wendys Fast-Food Store
14 Kentucky Fried Chicken Fast-Food Store
15 Krispy Kreme Donuts Fast-Food Store I-35 & E. Stassney Ln.
16 Sonic Drive-In Fast-Food Store
17 Valero Corner Store #2194 Convenience Store
18 Cannon Food Mart Convenience Store
19 Valero Corner Store #2169 Convenience Store
20 Pollos Asados el Regio Mobile Food Service
21 Texan Food Mart Convenience Store Old Lockhart Hwy. & Sunny Hills Dr.
Bluff Springs Rd. & William Cannon Dr.
S. Pleasant Valley Rd. & E. Stassney Ln.
I-35 & William Cannon Dr.
unhealthy food store inventory
Nuckols Crossing Rd. & E. Stassney Ln.
S. Pleasant Valley Rd. & William Cannon Dr.
k e y n a m e f o o d s t o r e t y p e l o c a t I o n
1 Subway Non-Fast-Food Restaurant
2 La Hacienda Market Medium Sized Grocery Stores
3 China Harbor Restaurant Non-Fast-Food Restaurant
4Twin Peaks Eats, Drinks, & Scenic Views
Non-Fast-Food Restaurant
5 Romano's Macaroni Grill Non-Fast-Food Restaurant
6 Logan's Roadhouse Non-Fast-Food Restaurant
7Applebee's Neighborhood Grill
Non-Fast-Food Restaurant I-35 & Nelms Rd.
8La Moreliana #2, Meat Market, Vegetables
Medium Sized Grocery StoresBluff Springs Rd. & William Cannon Dr.
9Mama Celia's Restaurant, Carniceria, Breakfast Tacos
Non-Fast-Food Store
10La Casa del Minitaco, La Placita Mexican Restaurant
Non-Fast-Food Store
I-35 & E. Stassney Ln.
I-35 & William Cannon Dr.
intermediate food store inventory
S. Pleasant Valley Rd. & E. Stassney Ln.
k e y n a m e f o o d s t o r e t y p e l o c a t I o n
1 HEB Supermarket I-35 & William Cannon Dr.
2 Fiesta Supermarket I-35 & E. Stassney Ln.
healthy food store inventory
Food Types Rundle's Criteria NAICS index Healthy
supermarkets fruits and vegetable stores natural/health food stores
445110 Supermarkets 445110 Grocery stores 445110 Food stores 445230 Fruit/vegetable
Intermediate other non-fast-food restaurants medium sized grocery stores fish markets specialty food stores
422430 Dairy Product Wholesaler 445220 Fish markets 722110 Restaurants, full service 722110 Fine dining 722110 Family restaurants
Unhealthy fast-food stores pizza restaurants convenience stores bodegas bakeries candy and nut stores meat markets
445120 Convenience stores 447110 Gasoline stations with convenience stores 445210 Meat markets 445291 Baked goods 445292 Confectionery/nut stores 722110 Steak houses 722110 Pizzerias, full service 722212 Cafeterias 722211 Limited Service Restaurants 722211 Fast-food restaurants 722211 Pizza parlor, limited service 722211 Pizza delivery shops 722211 Delicatessens 722211 Sandwich shops 722110 Bagel shops, full service 722213 Beverage bars 722213 Doughnut shops 722213 Ice cream parlors 722213 Pretzel shops 722330 Mobile Food Service
Types of FoodSource: Rundle A, Neckerman L, Freeman G, Lovasi M, Purciel J, Quinn C, Richards N, Sircar, Weiss C. Neighborhood Food Environment and Walkability Predict Obesity in New York City. Environ Health
Perspect 2009; 117(3): 442-47.
Study Area Reference Map(austin city limits shown)
HEALTHY Food Store Map*
INTERMEDIATE Food Store Map*
UNHEALTHY Food Store Map*
* See ‘Types of Food’ list for food store type categorization method.
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food accessfood accessin the Dove Springs Neighborhood
healthy foodFor the majority of Dove Springs residents, healthy food sources are a car or bus
trip away.
intermediate foodVarious intermediate healthy food sources are accessible to I-35 traffi c; however,
only three locations serve the immediate residents of Dove Springs.
unhealthy foodAs seen in the inventory, unhealthy food is by far the most prominent food type
available to the residents of the Dove Springs Neighborhood. Multiple nodes
of unhealthy food sources are easily accessible via a ten minute walk for most
residences.
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“We need less greasy places to eat. Reduce the number of fast food restaurants. I would like to see more healthy organic and vegetarian places to eat, like the one on Chicon (Mr. Natural). They know how to make healthy food taste good!” -Dove Springs resident and middle school student
Study Area Reference Map(austin city limits shown)
Dove Springs Neighborhood AnalysisOctober-November 2010 | compiled for CRP 384, Public Health & the Built Environment | Dr. Tal ia McCray
Kate Bedford, Ana Calhoun, Sara Hammerschmidt, Lindsey Jones, Andres Galindo, Katie Mulholland, Toshi Ogura
Schools Map
& recreationin the Dove Springs Neighborhood
physical activity
SchoolsTrack
Courts(Basketball,
Fields(Baseball, Playgrounds Shading Gymnasium
Schools Tennis) Soccer)
1 Mendez Middle Yes Yes Yes No Poor Yes1 Mendez Middle Yes Yes Yes No Poor Yes
2 Widen Elementary No Yes Yes Yes Poor Yes2 Widen Elementary No Yes Yes Yes Poor Yes
3 Houston Elementary Yes Yes Yes Yes Poor Yes
4 Langford Elementary No Yes No Yes Good Yes
5 Rodriguez Elementary No Yes No Yes Poor Yes
6 Perez Elementary Yes No No Yes Poor Yes
7 Bedicheck Middle Yes Yes Yes No Adaquate Yes
parks & recreation centerRecreation CenterThe Dove Springs Recreation Center and the Southeast Austin Public Library
were opened in 1998 to provide activities in the vicinity of Widen Elementary
School and Mendez Middle School. However, those facilities are underutilized,
due to limited staffi ng, operational hours, program fees, and neighborhood safety
issues.
ParksSmall neighborhood parks and larger district/metropolitan/state parks in the Dove
Springs neighborhood provide opportunities for physical activities; including
sports, walking, and biking. However, the biggest issue may be the negative
perceptions of personal security by parents and children. Empty parks are often
observed even during the day time.
schoolsAccording to Dr. Dolly Lambdin, a physical education expert from the University
of Texas, although Texas law (Senate Bill 19/1357) requires 135 minutes per week
of TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) based physical activity, there
is no accountability system in place to ensure students get this time. In some
districts children have physical education classes with a specialist only once
or twice a week for a total average of 75 minutes a week. Classroom teachers
are charged with providing the remaining 60 minutes per week; however, it is a
struggle to make this happen. After-school activities using school facilities and
teachers are underutilized due to limited budgets, staffi ng, and liability issues.
However, some teachers have initiated after-school programs with the PTA by
securing tentative grant money. A more comprehensive approach to physical
education, health, school meals, and parents’ education are needed. Bedichek
Middle School allows a non-profi t organization to run an after-school program
with volunteers. Schools in other areas of Austin are partnering with recreation
centers and public libraries to share their facilities.
“The problem with the Recreation Center is that they use to have more free activities, but now they cost between 35 to 50 bucks, it is too high for us. We have 4 kids and we can´t afford that, it´s too much. My sons go to the karate because it is free.” -Dove Springs resident and mother
“I stopped playing football at 12 because I couldn’t do it any more at the Recreation Center.”-Dove Springs resident and middle school student
“I never go to Franklin park. At any hour it is unsafe.”-Dove Springs resident and student
“We wish we could have a safer park system, during the day it is ok, but once it starts to get darker we get scared. So it limits us the use of this places. More bike lanes for our kids. They all have bikes but they don´t use them.” -Dove Springs resident and mother
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ParksBiking & Walking
Trails
Courts(Basketball,
Fields(Baseball, Playgrounds Shading Benches
TrailsTennis) Soccer)
1Dove Springs Recreation
Yes Yes Yes No Poor Few1Center
Yes Yes Yes No Poor Few
2Franklin NeighborhoodP k
Yes Yes Yes Yes Adaquate Few2Park
Yes Yes Yes Yes Adaquate Few
3Kendra PageNeighborhood Park
Yes No No No Good NoNeighborhood Park
4McKinney Falls StatePark
Yes No No No Good YesPark
5Onion Creek DistrictPark & Greenbelt
Yes No No Yes Good NoPark & Greenbelt
6Onion Creek SoccerComplex
No No Yes No Poor No
7Ponciana NeighborhoodPark
No No No No Good No
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