Healthy Places is a community initiative in Arvada, Colorado that received a $1 million grant to improve infrastructure and increase physical activity programs in parks. In the first year, they installed bike racks, engaged the community, assessed signage needs, and organized walks and bike rides. Upcoming in the second year, they will improve two parks based on input, install signs to connect neighborhoods to transit and destinations, add bike lanes, build a sidewalk, and expand fitness classes and events in parks. The overall goal is to create a healthier, more walkable and bikeable community.
Minature golf fund raiser and disabilities employment. A cooperation between non profits and city and citizens to create a family fun venue that provide employment to people who have disabilities and supports community services.
Minature golf fund raiser and disabilities employment. A cooperation between non profits and city and citizens to create a family fun venue that provide employment to people who have disabilities and supports community services.
The teaching learning process of english to children from the age of three ...Clara Clavijo Encalada
Young children possess the ability to acquire a foreign language which is divided into three different stages according to the language skills applicable to each one due to their psycho-motor skills, the different learning styles and the multiple intelligences. The three different stages will support the integral development of language learning for each child according to their age.
The teaching learning process of english to children from the age of three ...Clara Clavijo Encalada
Young children possess the ability to acquire a foreign language which is divided into three different stages according to the language skills applicable to each one due to their psycho-motor skills, the different learning styles and the multiple intelligences. The three different stages will support the integral development of language learning for each child according to their age.
RV 2015: Food: How Transit is Improving Choices by Donald KeuthRail~Volution
How does transit affect one of our most basic needs -- food? Access to quality, fresh produce or just basic groceries is an important function of transit. So is enriching the experience of public gathering spaces. Learn how communities in Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix are using transit as a tool to respond to food deserts and improve access to quality groceries. Whether it's active transport, a food bus, or regulations that allow communities to promote food choices, hear how these cities are leading the way.
Moderator: James Cromar, AICP, Director of Planning, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Adelee Le Grand, AICP, Associate Vice President, AECOM, Atlanta, Georgia
Veletta Lill, Former Executive Director, Dallas Arts District, Dallas, Texas
Donald Keuth, President, Phoenix Community Alliance, Phoenix, Arizona
This issue of the City of Saratoga’s quarterly newsletter focuses on the benefits of being outside. Saratoga has plenty of beautiful areas for those looking to get a little more Vitamin D, exercise, or time away from their computers.
Residents will also be introduced to new Community Development Director Erwin Ordoñez and new Sheriff’s Office Captain Rick Sung. Also learn about LinkAges TimeBank, a program that brings community members together to help each other.
Read about upcoming community events and how to be prepared for an earthquake.
Happy reading!
An initial set of recommendations prepared by Toole Design Group for ways to make Remington in Fauquier County more pedestrian-friendly. A final report will be delivered to the Remington Town Council and Fauquier Board of Supervisors later in 2017.
"Strengthening the City's Civic Spine: The Future of Court Avenue," is the final presentation of the American Institute of Architects Sustainable Design Assessment Team to the community of Jeffersonville, Indiana. A national team of volunteer professionals worked with the community through a 3-day public process to produce a community-driven strategy for the area.
Session 20: Incorporating Health into Trans. Planning at the Regional and Sta...Sharon Roerty
Metropolitan Planning Organizations and state Departments of Transportation are two examples of regional and state government where the relationship between health and transportation can be brought in to the transportation planning and project prioritization process. The Nashville Area MPO has several projects related to health and transportation. These include but are not limited to: prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian projects according to areas with populations with highest amounts of health disparities, conducting a Health Impact Assessment of a Transit Oriented Development Project, providing Safe Routes to School bicycle and pedestrian education training to P.E. teachers throughout the MPO area, and conducting a study with Vanderbilt University on energy expenditure by mode of transportation.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will discuss state level efforts to link transportation and health including adopting language addressing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians in the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan, adding language and a test question on non-motorized modes to the state Drivers’ License Manual and exam, adopting a rumble stripe policy that addresses the comfort and safety of bicyclists, and training law officers across the state on bicycle and pedestrian laws.
The MPO and TDOT will also discuss efforts to include transportation into the statewide plan to address obesity in Tennessee.
Heritage Trail Final community presentationAPA_Planning
The Heritage Trail Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) presented their final recommendations on Oct 20, 2012 in Dubuque, IA. More details on the project, including the team's final report are available here: https://www.planning.org/communityassistance/teams/dubuque/
1. Olde Town
ARVADA
Existing parks lack amenities and programs
needed to encourage people to visit more
often - and stay longer.
Healthy Places is working with partners like Fit2BeKids, YMCA
and APEX to offer fitness classes and other wellness programs
that encourage residents to get out and use their parks!
Arvada was one of three communities chosen to participate in the Healthy Places
Initiative, sponsored by the Colorado Health Foundation. Arvada received a $1
million grant to be spent, over three years, on infrastructure improvements and
programs designed to create a healthier, more active community.
Healthy Places is working to make it easier, safer
and more fun to be physically active in Arvada.
Community
Healthy Places is a
community-led initiative
that relies on the
insight and expertise
of residents.
WHY HEALTHY PLACES IS A
WIN FOR ARVADA
HEALTHY PLACES IS
Good Business
Walkable, bikeable
communities see higher
property values and higher
incomes for office, retail
and industry.
Safety
Healthy Places makes it
safer to walk, bike, play and
be active in Arvada.
Did you know that the City of Arvada has more
than 140 parks and recreation facilities? In fact,
every neighborhood has a park within ½ mile!
Healthy Places is working to identify key areas where
infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, bike lanes, trail
connections and signage are needed.
Important connections and signage are
missing between neighborhoods and nearby
parks, trails and open space.
Movement…
and Fun
Healthy Places activates
parks with free movies,
outdoor fitness equipment
and classes, music and more.
The Issues
ARVADA
2. YEAR 1 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
NEW INFRASTRUCTURE. Bike
racks were installed throughout
Olde Town, at City Hall, and in many
Southeast Arvada parks.
NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT.Neighborhood meetings and surveys helpedto identify priorities and improvementsneeded to encourage more physical activityin southeast Arvada.
WAY-FINDING. An assessment of signage, also
known as way-finding, is underway to figure out the
best way to increase awareness of neighborhood
amenities and improve connections between
neighborhoods, parks, schools, and transit.
MAKING CONNECTIONS. Group
walks and bike rides, led by Community
Connectors, familiarized residents with
routes to key destinations such as the
future Gold Line commuter rail stations.
HEALTHY PLACES NOT ONLY MEANS HEALTHY RESIDENTS,
IT ALSO MEANS A THRIVING ARVADA.
• Having access to parks, trails and outdoor recreation influences peoples’decisions to stay
in or move to a location.
• 2/3 of people in their 20s and 30s seek to live in walkable, bikeable communities.
• On average, a 10% increase in walkability increases property values between 5 and 8%.
3. WHAT’S COMING IN YEAR 2?
A big focus of Year 1 was listening and planning. In year 2, we are taking action – and having fun!
Terrace and Homestead Park Improvements
– install priority amenities like benches, message board
kiosks, shade structures, and additional bike racks based on
community input.
Pedestrian Connections – install signs in key
locations to connect southeast Arvada neighborhoods to the
future Gold Line stations, parks and other key destinations
like grocery stores, Olde Town and the regional trail system.
Bike Connections – Identify and implement important
bicycle connections within a one-mile radius of three Gold
Line stations as well as Terrace and Homestead parks.
More walkable neighborhoods - build a
sidewalk that connects Homestead and Tennyson Knolls
neighborhoods to the Gold Strike transit station.
Festivities – don’t miss the Sustain Arvada Festival or
Park to Park Half Marathon, 10K/5K and Family Fun Run on
May 9th, 2015!
Activate Parks – continue to expand programs that
bring fitness classes, music, education and people to parks.
Creative Place Making - Host a neighborhood
forum for residents to leverage the power of the arts, culture
and creativity and access City resources to transform their
neighborhoods.
Olde Town
ARVADA
GOLD LINE
TERRACE
4. THANK YOU to each of our
partners and the residents of Arvada for
joining the Healthy Places movement to
create a healthy, thriving community.
Visit us at HealthyPlacesArvada.org to
stay up-to-date on our progress and learn
about upcoming events and opportunities
where you can provide input.
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES
AND HELP US MAKE A LASTING IMPACT.
• Are you a yoga or fitness instructor who would like to lead a class in the park?
• Do you have a delicious healthy recipe you could bring to a community meeting?
• Would you be interested in leading a regular bike ride or a walk?
Visit us at www.healthyplacesarvada.org
Contact Rose Chavez for more information on how you can
GET INVOLVED.
ROSE CHAVEZ, Healthy Places Coordinator
720-898-7535 • rchavez@arvada.org