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Through the Healthy Place Initiative efforts to improve green space, and provide opportunities for out-of-school play time have been successful. The Healthy Place Initiative in Chicago is a $5.8 million project funded by the CDC and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative (CPPW). Healthy Places focuses on four target areas including: food access, safe walking and biking, breastfeeding support, and school environments. There are many ways to get involved in efforts to make Chicago a healthier place to live.
Resources
This presentation from the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago (CLOCC), provides information on ways to improve Chicago’s outdoor spaces.
This interactive mapping tool will help you share your thoughts about barriers and resources in your community.
To learn more about the Health Places Initiative in Chicago, visit their website.
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