Bridging place-based research and action for health.

This paper takes a population health planning and policy view of the issues in place and health raised by the research articles in this collection. The planning and policy issues are reducing health inequities and strengthening neighbourhoods. Regardless of the state of the art of place and health research, targeted social investments are being made to support neighbourhood infrastructure and community mobilization for place-based poverty reduction and community well-being in places across Canada. "Vibrant Communities", "Action for Neighbourhood Change" and other priority community initiatives provide an opportunity for intensive neighbourhood-based action research and future dialogue that will further advance theory and action on place and health.