The Walking Classroom is a way to keep kids active while they learn material they would ordinarily be covering in a classroom. The children listen to English Language Arts lessons that are preloaded into a WalkKit while they take a 12-17 minute walk outside. Learn more about the walking classroom by clicking here. ...
Read MoreThis document provides the details of how St. Petersburg's Play 'n' Close to Home initiative first came to be and how it was implemented. Before this policy was enacted, only 49% of residents under the age of 18 lived within half a mile of a playground. Mayor Baker stood fully committed to ensuring that the Play 'n' Close to Home initiative was enacted and properly implemented. To ensure proper implementation Mayor Baker assigned high-level staff to gather support from key partners in the community. These individuals gathered data and provided information on the the costs and benefits of playgrounds. Although, Mayor Baker did not face any opposition, he did face a challenge in that the city was 95% developed, and that land was only available at a premium. This is when the idea of joint ...
Read MoreThis document is an example of a joint use agreement used to develop a community playground as part of the Play 'N' Close To Home ...
Read MoreA summary of the Livable Communities Act (S.B. 1621), currently in review by the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. ...
Read MoreThe ActOut Campaign encourages its supporters to get the word out to friends and family, by sending out this email which describes the need for at least 30 minutes of physical education a day. ...
Read MoreThis illustrative slideshow presentation created by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association explains how Complete Streets policies have taken effect, and will continue to be implemented in San Antonio, Texas. The importance of tracking the success of Complete Street policies, a timeline, list of leaders involved, pictures of complete streets, and plans for soon-to-be complete streets are also ...
Read MoreThis bill (AB 1478) prohibits the California Parks and Recreation department from closing or proposing the closure of a state park during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 fiscal years. Read the full legislation here. ...
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