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May 8, 2013 | New Public Health Post
Municipal mixed-use zoning is a public health strategy to create more walkable neighborhoods by creating integrated, un-siloed access to daily activities. A recent study evaluated municipal zoning ordinances to see whether they improved walkability.
January 10, 2012 | New Public Health Post
Harriet Tregoning: Many of the things we’ve implemented are low cost. Our bike share program, for example, pays for itself. Operating costs are paid for by user fees, which are $75 to join, and the first half hour is free. The city would be willing ...
February 7, 2013 | New Public Health Post
NewPublicHealth is in Kansas City this week for the 2013 New Partners for Smart Growth conference, which brings together partners for smart and sustainable living from across diverse sectors. Over 1,000 attendees are expected including elected offic ...
January 27, 2012 | New Public Health Post
"Designing Healthy Communities,” a four-part series funded in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, debuts this month and next on many Public Broadcasting stations. The program looks at the impact the built environment has on key public health ...