What are Healthy Communities?

Healthy communities improve the social, economic and physical well-being of their people, places, and natural environments.

What are their Attributes?

Healthy Communities:

	are walkable, sustainable and human-scaled
	promote physical activity within the course of daily living
	contain clearly identifiable centers and edges
	are interconnected by convenient, attractive and safe streets, walks and trails
	provide accessible, multiple-use public squares, plazas and parks
	support diverse housing choices for all ages, incomes and families
	offer transportation options that reduce auto use and make transit convenient
	provide balanced work, shopping, educational and recreational opportunities
	encourage economic, environmental and cultural responsiveness and sustainability