Evaluating Built Environment Interventions Through a

Public Health Lens

August 21, 2025

John Vick, Director of the Office of Primary Prevention at the Tennessee Department of Health, presented his office’s Built Environment Evaluation Guide and lead participants through an interactive session to design practical evaluations for health-promoting built environment projects such as parks, trails, and playgrounds. He discussed the basics of developing evaluation questions, designing a logic model, choosing metrics and data collection methods, and how to share findings with community members. The webinar is appropriate for both beginners and experienced evaluators!

A recording of the event can be accessed here.