Healthy neighborhoods facilitate social interaction and social capital through the services and programs public agencies and community groups provide and through community design characteristics.
Ensure easy access to safe parks
Create quality recreational facilities and programs
Increase availability of local school grounds to include after-school and weekend hours to facilitate physical activity, social cohesion, and improved neighborhood safety
Provide programs and services that promote contact with nature to reduce stress, improve mental health, and facilitate recovery from illness
The following case story featured in this section are examples of community services that support the creation of healthy neighborhoods. Some of these case stories were prepared in collaboration with other Institute programs.
Local governments are essential and important providers of services and programs that promote health and build community. Find resources geared to local agencies looking to reinforce the wide array of services they are already providing to support health, safety, education, elder care, job creation, and financial assistance.
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.
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