Creating and Sustaining Cultures of Movement and Activity

This session will explore the importance of developing and sustaining cultures of movement and activity that can improve community health, economic development and quality of life. We will explore the benefits of active communities and dive deep into case studies and example programs from communities that have realized a measurable impact through access to outdoor recreation and active transportation. This session will utilize Laneshift's "Connected Community Model" as a framework for learning: Connected Community Model: A. Creating Active Transportation Infrastructure that is: Safe Comfortable Connected B. Developing Active Transportation Cultures that are: Welcoming Accessible Encouraging Session Objectives: A. Understanding the importance of facilitating a culture of movement and activity within a community and project. B. Learning various design elements, programs, events and initiatives that can promote and encourage activity within communities and development projects. C. Exploring the connected community model and how this can be applied to making a measurable effect on residents and visitors alike.