Healthy Neighborhood Ideas for Action
Learn implementation strategies to promote and support healthy neighborhoods. Below are example strategies with links to more information.
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Health, Economic Development and Redevelopment
- 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.
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Health & Housing
- Enact inclusionary housing policies.
- Offer a range of housing options.
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Health & Community Services
- Create a wellness task force.
- Locate essential public services and facilities where they can be accessed by those who need them.
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Health, Planning & Community Design
- Make walking, biking and transit the preferred transportation choices for more trips.
- Improve the nutrition environment.
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Health & Public Safety
- Follow principles for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to reduce neighborhood crime and violence.
- Prevent bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
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Transportation & Mobility
- Make walking, biking and transit the preferred transportation choices for more trips.
- Encourage a variety of nearby destinations for residents that can be reached by a variety of transportation modes.
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Healthy Workplaces
- Provide lactation accommodations in the workplace.
- Offer affordable health coverage options to all employees.
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