Healthy Planning Links
The following organizations are working to change local policies to promote healthy, active communities in California. For a more comprehensive list organized by category, see the Resources included with the General Plans and Zoning and Economic Development and Redevelopment toolkits and visit NPLAN.
Built Environment
Built Environment - Healthy Food Access
Built Environment – Physical Activity
Schools - Joint Use Agreements
Economic Development and Redevelopment
California Place-based Initiatives
In the last few years, a new understanding of the built environment’s impact on health has brought the public health community and planners together to develop a variety of innovative land use policies that promote health.