Information about authors and content for session with above title at ProWalk ProBike 2010. Presented 10:30 am, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 by Anthony J. (Tony) DeLucia, Ph.D. session organizer.

1. TARGETING ECONOMIC AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF GREENWAYS AND TRAILS Stunningly beautiful Southern Appalachia has some outstanding greenways and trails. This workshop exposes attendees to the Virginia Creeper Trail, a successful example of creating economic and health benefits. Hear how wellness, environmental, and agriculture experts work with urban planners in addressing challenges in adding trail mileage and improving livability. Learn of stakeholder efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and go well beyond tourism dollars to target schools and workplaces. ANTHONY J. (TONY) DELUCIA, PH.D. EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY 423 439-6202 [email_address]

7. CARTOON “SAYS IT ALL”

9. FOR YOURS TRULY, A BIT OF A “LIFE CYCLE” THING

10. WE WOULDN’T BE HERE W/O ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THIS MISSION: TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN DETERMINING OUR FUTURE, SUCH AS CITY’S BAYS MOUNTAIN PARK

11. PEOPLE, PLACES, PLAY, JOBS, GOVERNMENT

12. ABINGDON, VA KEEPING HEALTHY THROUGH HISTORY

13. THE VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL

14. 35 MILES…ABINGDON TO NORTH CAROLINA

18. CREATIVE CLASS CONSTRUCTING EDUCATIONAL KIOSKS ALONG THE CREEPER TRAIL

21. ABINGDON 2012 GREENWAY PLAN

22. PORTERFIELD GATEWAY – WOLF CREEK NATURE WALK

23. TRAFFIC/PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

25. CREEPER TRAIL A “BEST PRACTICE” IN THIS PUBLICATION BY HANNAH TWADDELL & DAN EMERINE

26. Blue Blaze Bike & Shuttle – Damascus, Virginia REVENUE FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES

27. The Buchanan Inn Bed & Breakfast at Green Cove Station estimates that 75% of its business comes from visitors using the Virginia Creeper Trail pictured here in the foreground. TOURISM BENEFITS

28. ESRI COMMUNITY TAPESTRY 15. Silver and Gold Silver and Gold residents are the second oldest of the Tapestry segments and the wealthiest seniors, with a median age of 58.5 years; most are retired from professional occupations. Their affluence has allowed them to move to sunnier climates. More than 60 percent of the households are in the South (mainly in Florida); 25 percent reside in the West, primarily in California and Arizona. Neighborhoods are exclusive, with a median home value of $326,600 and a high proportion of seasonal housing. Residents enjoy traveling, woodworking, playing cards, birdwatching, target shooting, salt water fishing, and power boating. Golf is more a way of life than a mere leisure pursuit; they play golf, attend tournaments, watch golf on TV, and listen to golf programs on the radio. They are avid readers, but allow time to watch their favorite TV shows and a multitude of news programs.

29. SAGA FOLKS WHO LIVE IN ABINGDON “CO-HOUSING”

30. THE TRAIL MODEL WORKS WITH HEALTHY SENIORS: KATY TRAIL

32. MARYVILLE - RUBY TUESDAY’S “ the specific site (for the new headquarters) was chosen in downtown Maryville primarily due to its location on the beautiful Greenbelt and trail system,” said Sandy Beal, Chairman & CEO, Ruby Tuesday, Inc.

33. “ IMPORTANT 1 ST ATTEMPT TO ORGANIZE AN INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOUSING FOR WORKERS IN A SYLVAN SETTING” KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE

34. JOHN NOLEN – THE DESIGNER OF GREAT PLACES

36. EXPANDING THE EVER-POPULAR KINGSPORT GREENBELT

37. A DESCRIPTION OF THE KINGSPORT GREENBELT FROM ITS WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.KINGSPORTGREENBELT.COM/ The Kingsport Greenbelt is a linear park that connects residential neighborhoods, traditional parks, downtown, commercial districts, schools and activity centers. A special feature of this unique park is a pathway for pedestrian and bicycle use. The pathway meanders through marshlands, glides across open meadows, and passes by sites of historical and aesthetic value. Development and operation of the Greenbelt are guided by a citizen advisory committee and the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department

38. USED IN “MOVE TO…” LITERATURE

40. ROLE OF STRONG COMMUNITY STEWARD

42. ENGAGE OUR LOCAL LEADERS: TWO LOCAL MAYORS WHO “GET IT”

43. AWARD WINNING LOCAL PROGRAMS: JOHNSON CITY “UP AND AT ‘EM” TURKEY TROT AWARDS ON THANKSGIVING DAY

44. IF PEOPLE HERE THINK THIS IS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

45. Childhood Obesity Prevention Summit / October 18-19, 2007  Physical activity  Air pollution And by the way…  Infrastructure costs  Social capital  CO 2 emissions  Depression  Injuries  Osteoporosis  petroleum consumption COURTESY, HOWIE FRUMKIN, MD

46. LOCAL FOOD AND LAND USE ECONOMICS

47. LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS

48. “ I CAN ALWAYS GROW HOUSES”

49. A STATISTIC

51. ROY’S 2003 URBAN FORESTRY MEETING IN KINGSPORT A BETTER WAY THROUGH LAND USE EDUCATION

52. WE APPLIED FOR ATTENDANCE AT THIS!!!

53. ED McMAHON TALKING ABOUT ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMIC, AND COMMUNITY GOALS…AS THE CONTAINER VESSELS AND DOLPHINS CRUISE BY

54. WORK OF THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TEAM

55. “ WORK” OF OUR TEAM!!!

56. WORKSHOPS WITH A BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOCUS – JAMIE BUSSELL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION

58. MARK FENTON’S 1 ST VISIT

60. SCHOOLS AN EARLY SUCCESS

62. ONE-HALF THE TEAM FOR WORKFORCE HEALTH

63. A STRONG FUTURE WITH OUR PARTNERS GREENWAYS ALLIANCE “ CONNECTING PEOPLE, NATURE, AND COMMUNITIES WITH GREENWAYS AND NATURE”

65. CURRENT SAGA AREA Scott Hancock Sullivan Hawkins Johnson Washington Carter Washington Greene Lee Unicoi Virginia Tennessee

67. GOVERNOR BREDESEN SAGA PLAN RELEASE EVENT APRIL 20, 2007 KINGSPORT - GREENBELT

68. Historic Tweetsie Trail ELIZABETHTON TO JOHNSON CITY

69. HISTORY The ET&WNC was chartered in 1866. The 5-foot gauge railroad would run from the Cranberry Iron Works, west through the Doe River Gorge to Elizabethton and then to “Johnson’s Depot” (Johnson City), and a connection with the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad (later Southern Rail).

70. LOCATION Where is the Historic Tweetsie line located?

71. PIKE’S PLACE MARKET WAS TO BE CONDEMNED PLACEMAKING: PUBLIC MARKETS BECOME VIBRANT PUBLIC SPACES WHILE ALSO ACHIEVING BROADER SOCIAL IMPACTS – FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, TO HEALTH AND NUTRITION, TO PRESERVING FAMILY FARMS -- PROJECT FOR PUBLIC SPACES WEBSITE: WWW.PPS.ORG

73. POSTSCRIPT THIS WAS WAITING FOR ME IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER WHEN I RETURNED HOME