Zoning Talking Points

Fact Sheet

Zoning can promote land uses that allow and encourage individuals to make healthy choices...or it can do just the opposite. Decisions made about the built environment have profound implications for human health. This factsheet provides talking points and information to help you encourage healthy zoning in your community. Now available in Spanish, as well!

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Keywords

Policy Area:
- Land Use :
  - Zoning codes
  - General plans
- Built Environment :
  - Walk-ability
  - Physical activity promotion
  - Complete streets
  - Bike-ability

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