Northgate Mall versus University Village

1. Northgate Mall versus University Village A comparison of two microenvironments

2. Let’s go to the mall! Northgate Mall • Assumed to be more OBESOGENIC due to being an an indoor mall, location of the city, and SES in area

3. Northgate Mall

4. Northgate Mall

5. Let’s go to the mall! University Village Assumed to be LEPTOGENIC due to being an outdoor mall, location of city, and SES in area

6. University Village

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8. Physical Activity Northgate Mall • People park by store they want to go to if they can, and probably drive to stores across the street. Some stores only have outside access. In winter, people might be more apt to go there and walk (seniors). • Limited stairs, mostly escalators • Play area: few people, but more ethnically diverse; some parents appeared more OW • Finish Line store is here, across street is the Sports Authority • Many teens just hanging out, but most people seem to be on a mission

9. Physical Activity University Village Very spread out  lots of walking; being outside makes you feel more active and is more aesthetically pleasing with trees and shrubberies surrounding walkways. Umbrellas provided to “stay dry while you play” More access to stairs Play area: thinner parents, many kids running around, fancy area and many seem to go there just to take their kids North Face and Eddie Bauer with big billboards of active people exercising

10. Food Selections Northgate Mall • Mostly fast food and casual dining (e.g. Red Robin, Marconi Grill) • Dessert: Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Yummy Crepe, Yo Swirl • Vending machines • Kitchen store went out of business • Surrounding area has McDonalds, many ethnic fast foods, etc

11. Northgate Mall

12. Menu from Panda Express • Orange Chicken • It is prepared with crispy boneless chicken bites, tossed in the wok with our secret sweet and spicy orange sauce. • Beijing Beef • It is prepared with crispy strips of marinated beef, bell peppers and sliced onions, tossed in the wok with a tangy sweet and spicy sauce. • BBQ Pork • We slow roast tender pork in our own Chinese barbecue sauce. • Mixed Vegetables • Mixed Veggies is a stir-fry combination of fresh broccoli, zucchini, carrots, string beans and cabbage. • Chicken Egg Roll • Chicken Egg Rolls are prepared with a mixture of cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, green onions and marinated chicken wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper and cooked to a golden brown. • Hot and Sour Soup • Hot & Sour Soup is a traditional Chinese soup made with vegetable stock, eggs, tofu and button mushrooms.

13. Food Selections University Village • More high-end restaurant options: PallinoPastaria, PiattiRistorante & Bar, Sonrisa Modern Mex • Few fast food options: Ben & Jerry’s, Jamba Juice, Hot dog stand with $7 organic hot dogs • Upscaled kitchen store to promote cooking • Cooking demonstration classes offered: Rub with Love tasting feat. Tom Douglas’ new Veggie Rub • Surrounding area has less fast food options; McDonalds has more upscale design to match the other buildings

14. University Village

15. Menu from World Wrapps • Thai Asian Chicken Salad • Mixed field greens and iceberg lettuce tossed with Thai basil, mint and cilantro topped with grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, toasted almonds, green onions, and sesame seeds with our original sweet and tangy Asian Dressing. • Spicy Tortilla Soup • Spicy tortilla soup with vegetables, topped with Jack Cheese, fat-free sour cream and tortilla chips. • Bombay Curry Vegetarian Bowl • Curried potatoes, carrots and onions with chick peas, jasmine rice and our tangy Mango-Tamarind Chutney • Spicy Caribbean Sole • Flaky white sole seared with Caribbean seasoning, avocado, mango salsa, ginger slaw and jasmine rice in a spinach tortilla

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17. Food Selections Northgate Mall University Village

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19. Northgate Mall: Events & Activities • Storytime at Kidgits Club • Author Meet & Greet and Booksignings at B&N • Holiday events • Father’s Day Little Prince & Princess Party!

20. University Village: Events & Activities • Village Playdays • Free story time, crafts, and fun activities Tuesday mornings • Sounds of Summer Concert Series • Free music Wednesday evenings • Free Valet Weekends • Busy weekends (e.g. Mother’s Day, UW Commencement, Sidewalk Sale, Father’s Day)

21. ObesogenicvsLeptogenic Northgate Mall Obesogenic Leptogenic Can walk in bad weather Morning walk programs for seniors to exercise; senior homes nearby Health care facilities nearby Food court is at one end • Fast food • More parking; you can park closer to where you want to go • More desserts and high calorie options even in surrounding areas

22. ObesogenicvsLeptogenic University Village Obesogenic Leptogenic More walking Outside No fast food right at the mall Bike path goes nearby Burke-Gillman More relaxing environment with classical music and pleasant surroundings – makes you feel less confined and tempted to consume unhealthy food. Other activities are offered aside from eating and shopping – concerts and children’s events. Village Play days / Activities from 10-11 am on Tuesdays • Options appear healthier but it isn’t necessarily nutritious • No centralized food court; food is spread out and is always an option everywhere you go • Not likely to walk around in bad weather • Lots of parking available • Valet parking passes are given out on certain days in the summer.

23. Suggestions to improve the environmental barriers to healthful weight management Northgate Mall University Village Yoga classes in courtyard area and on-site gym. Healthy, lower calorie options at every restaurant Tokens for biking or walking Healthy day coupons from local physicians • Yoga studio in mall • Better food choices • Healthy food carts • Discounts for gym members

24. Barriers to access healthy food and physical activity Northgate Mall University Village Too much marketing that makes even unhealthy items seem healthy: GF options and upscale junk food. • No healthy options inside mall • Fewer healthy options nearby • Few healthy grocery stores in the area • Surrounding area is challenging for pedestrians with heavy traffic and walkability

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27. The End DeeAnna VanReken April Ayers Libby Kimmett Jenny Chu