Features the following kinds of tools to assist active living researchers:
- observational tools to assess the environment
- observational tools to assess physical activity
- surveys to assess perceptions of the environment

Collected by the U.S Census Bureau. The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides data every year. Survey samples the U.S population on topics such as age, sex, race, family, income, health insurance, education, disabilities, commuting, housing and more.

Produced by the U. of Kansas' Work Group for Community Health and Development, this site provides links and resources for designing and evaluating programs.

Created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, "The Community Guide" promotes interventions with demonstrated effectiveness.

This site explains the use of Health Impact Assessment (HIA), which "is a process that helps evaluate the potential health effects of a plan, project or policy before it is built or implemented." This site explains the major steps in conducting an HIA and links to HIAs completed or in progress in the United States.

Database of evidence-based literature regarding Healthy People 2020 objectives and interventions.

A set of large-scale surveys of families and individuals, their medical providers, and employers across the United States. MEPS is the most complete source of data on the cost and use of health care and health insurance coverage.