Healthy Communities: A Resource Guide for Delaware Municipalities
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2008-08-28T20:07:37Z
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Walkable communities result from careful planning and community design that provides active
living opportunities. The resource guide shows how improving the walkability of a community
can lead to environmental, health, and economic benefits. The guide stresses that community
leaders can catalyze changes by communicating a compelling vision, identifying and mobilizing
stakeholders, nurturing strategic partnerships, and building consensus. With broad-based
participation and support, public policies and plans can be developed and implemented for a
pedestrian-friendly community. The guide offers strategic tools to develop these policies and
plans, provides tips for writing a funding proposal, and lists technical assistance and funding
resources. Finally, the resource guide provides examples of recreation programming to promote
awareness and use of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, showcases examples of walkable
municipalities in Delaware, and highlights outcomes of the University of Delaware’s
Healthy/Walkable Communities Initiative.
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Healthy Communities, Walkable Communities, Livable Communities, Pedestrian-Friendly, Mobility-Friendly, Livability, Pro-Pedestrian Policies, Active Living, Infrastructure, Design