Designing neighbourhoods to support early childhood development: Why where you live matters for young children: Findings from the Data to Decisions study.

Healthy environments help children develop well physically, emotionally, and socially. We set out to understand what makes a supportive neighbourhood built environment for families with young children in Melbourne, Australia. We looked at eight key neighbourhood features: traffic exposure, walkability, public transport, housing, public open space, early childhood education and care services, family-friendly destinations and food outlets.