An Urban Farming Oasis is Saved From the Bulldozer Blade”
An article fro, Grist that tells the story of how one dedicated urban gardener worked to save a community's oldest and most meaningful ...
Read MoreAnswers to Questions Related to School District Policies
The Virtual Wellness Policy Team from Action for Healthy Kids have recorded audio files which provide answers to how policies in school districts can be developed. Click on a question and listen to or read an answer. ...
Read MoreApplying Smart Growth Principles to General Plan Update, Kings County Moves Toward a Healthier Future
Through applying Smart Growth principles and the collaborative efforts of a joint public health and city planning team, residents living in Kettleman city received a $140,000 grant to help improve the built environment. Residents also witnessed the development of the city's first farmer's market. ...
Read MoreArizona PTA 2012-2013 Legislative Platform
The legislative platform for the 2012-2013 school year, which outlines the areas of interest that the Arizona PTA will be following over the course of the ...
Read MoreArizona School Health Advisory Councils
Schools cannot solve the childhood obesity epidemic alone. Therefore, School Health Advisory Councils serve as a platform where concerned individuals can get involved to bring healthy initiatives to schools. ...
Read MoreASLA Supports Urban Parks Legislation
The American Society of Landscapte Architects (ASLA), an active member of the Urban Parks Coalition, is working closely with Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) and Sen Hagan to pass the Community Parks Revitalization Act. ...
Read MoreAustin City Council Agenda, January 17, 2013
The Austin City Council will discuss an item (no. 54) on the agenda pertaining converting a piece of city-owned land into a pocket park. ...
Read MoreAustin’s YMCA Free MEND Program
Six elementary school locations in the Austin area including Galindo, Popham, Pillow, Sanchez, Science Hall (Hays County), and UT elementary, will host the MEND program beginning January 12, 2013. ...
Read MoreBaldwin Park Resident Advisory Committee
This webpage describes the Baldwin Park Resident Advisory Committee (BP-RAC) and describes some of the strategies they seek to implement to create a healthier environment for children. ...
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