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 fact sheet provides talking points and information to help you encourage healthy zoning in your community (also available in Spanish). Please be certain to check with your local planning department regarding specifics for your jurisdiction.

Additional fact sheets on Complete Streets and Safe Routes to Schools are also available in English and Spanish.