%L theses_frw1688 %D 2012 %T The built environment as ‘shaper’ of older adults’ physical activity behavior. A softGIS based case study in a retirement community in Tempe, Arizona USA %A N.A.H. Boneschansker %X This study analyzes how built environment characteristics of a retirement community shape the older adult residents’ physical activity behavior by using (and evaluating the potential of) a comprehensive softGIS based methodology.