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Health, Economic Development and Redevelopment

Economic Development & Redevelopment

Why it Matters

Economic development and redevelopment efforts can create vibrant neighborhoods that provide for the needs of all residents by:

  • Offering easy access to schools, parks, shops, grocery stores, health care facilities, and jobs
  • Improving property values, attracting future community investment, and encouraging local business development that will evolve with the population

Explore Ideas for Action

Find Resources to Support Your Efforts

Read Case Stories

The following are case story can be found in this section and provide examples of establishing healthy neighborhoods by way of economic development and redevelopment. Some of these case stories were prepared in collaboration with other Institute programs.

  • Creating a Livable Community - The Unincorporated Urban Experience
  • Foster City Replaces Blighted Shopping Center with Housing For All Income Levels
  • Los Gatos Uses Infill Site to Provide Affordable Housing
  • The City of San Jose Involves Diverse Residents to Build Strong Neighborhoods (Public Engagement)

Ideas for Action

  • Attract and retain grocery stores -- they are valuable neighborhood assets.
  • Locate commercial and retail development in downtowns, on main streets, and in new neighborhood centers close to housing.
  • Provide jobs that pay good wages and give residents the opportunity to build household assets.
  • Support local agriculture.
  • Allocate funding to support federal food programs at farmer’s markets.
Read more »

San Francisco's Mission Bay Makeover

Before San Francisco includes affordable senior housing in neighborhood development


Mission Creek Before Redevelopment

Because of its Bay-front location close to the City’s financial district, Mission Bay was identified as a prime location for mixed-use redevelopment. The 303-acre Mission Bay area was previously a blighted industrial area, marked by vacant parcels and dilapidated and underused warehouse buildings.Read more »

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Review these resources to understand how economically stable and prosperous communities foster a sense of neighborhood pride and encourage residents to engage in community events and civic activities.Read more »

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Healthy Neighborhood Partners

The Institute partners with a number of organizations that support local officials and community members on health and the built environment efforts. Learn about the resources our partners provide.

Understanding SB 375 Regional Planning

A concise introduction to regional planning for transportation, housing and the environment as revised by SB 375, including how regional planning relates to cities and counties in a region.

Equitable Development Toolkit: Economic Opportunitites

Learn strategies to link residents to opportunities, create good jobs, improve transportation access, and build assets.

Economic Development and Redevelopment: A Toolkit on Land Use and Health

Explore the economic development and redevelopment tools available to improve food access in low-income neighborhoods.

Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Take action using this Institute of Medicine report brief to implement the most promising strategies in obesity prevention

Sharing Your Agency's Healthy Neighborhood Story

What is your agency doing to incorporate health considerations in land use decision-making?

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