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Washington, DC
Joined November 2016
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Safer streets start with communities and leaders committed to making transportation safer and more accessible for everyone. Join @SmartGrowthUSA on Jan. 11 for the annual Complete Streets gathering, celebrating progress toward safer streets for all. bit.ly/3WleHDK
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It's Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight how local policies can reduce tobacco use. Smoke-free indoor air policies and restrictions on flavored tobacco products can help protect public health. bit.ly/4sCvHkK
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Childhood lead exposure continues to disproportionately affect children in low-income neighborhoods, often due to poorly maintained housing. Healthy housing policies can address & help improve housing conditions and protect children’s health. bit.ly/3UYlliV
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What if flood-control infrastructure could also serve as a community greenspace? Houston’s Hill at Sims Park combines infrastructure with trails and recreational areas, showing that cities can build responsibly while creating spaces for residents to enjoy. bit.ly/3WNtDul
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Public spaces we enjoy with family and friends, including casinos, gaming venues, multi-unit housing, and bars, should have clean indoor air to protect everyone’s health. Explore CityHealth’s resources on smoke-free indoor air: cityhealth.org/our-policy-pa…
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Research shows that meeting tree canopy goals across 144 U.S. cities could prevent more than 67,000 premature deaths and reduce the economic burden of lives lost by an estimated $539 billion. Learn how cities can invest in greener, healthier communities: bit.ly/3ULMQw0
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Is your city looking to go green? In this video, we walk you through how to use eco-friendly product databases to support more sustainable purchasing decisions: bit.ly/4xz9vdc
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Everyone deserves safe streets, whether they walk, bike, roll, drive, or use public transit. #CompleteStreets policies help cities design streets that meet everyone’s needs, improve safety, and connect residents to where they live, work, and play. bit.ly/4iFZKVk
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Is your city looking to go green? In this video, we walk you through how to use eco-friendly product databases to support more sustainable purchasing decisions: youtu.be/d2FvRZBEcw0?feature…
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When cities invest in affordable and healthy housing, safer streets, and greenspace, they’re making decisions that improve health, strengthen communities, and help everyone thrive. cityhealth.org/
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Cities can accelerate housing development by streamlining permitting, allowing more homes to be built, and improving coordination across public agencies. Learn how cities nationwide are scaling solutions: bit.ly/48eFlRh
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CityHealth’s Eco-Friendly Purchasing toolkit helps city leaders identify products that meet established standards for reducing exposure to harmful chemicals in city buildings and public spaces. Download our toolkit: cityhealth.org/wp-content/up…
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This year, CityHealth is celebrating 10 years! For a decade, we’ve partnered with cities across the country to advance policies that improve health, strengthen communities, and make a difference in millions of people’s lives. Take a look at our work cityhealth.org/10-years/
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