Tools for Health
Project Overview
In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Planning and Community Health Center created a set of applied tools and factsheets to incorporate health into development review, comprehensive planning, green infrastructure and safe routes to parks.
Guidance for Health in the Development Review Process
The center examined best practices that directly or indirectly address community health improvement for new development and redevelopment. These guidelines will be useful for all players involved in the planning and development process as communities pursue their vision of becoming healthier, livable, and economically viable.
Fact Sheets
In addition to the guidelines, APA developed a set of fact sheets focused on:
These two-page handouts are designed for a broad audience that includes planners, public health professionals, public works departments, community leaders, public officials, and more.