During this webinar series hosted by Smart Growth America, participants will hear from local leaders, developers, and advocates on how they are continuing to stay in touch, share ideas, and get interactive feedback to keep critical decisions moving forward during this time of physical distancing. In this June 2nd webinar, experts and practitioners will share […]
During this webinar, participants will hear how transit-oriented developments (TODs) are perceived throughout the Portland region, how different factions relate to one another, and how attitudes and behaviors have changed over time. This assessment will inform participants on how to secure buy in for TODs and what to expect along the way. Register here.
During this webinar, participants will hear from author, neuroscientist, and walking advocate, Shane O’Mara about his new book, ‘In Praise of Walking: A New Scientific Exploration’. The webinar will highlight how walking relates to mental and social health and creativity. Shane will also discuss what policy changes can be supported to promote walking and walkability. […]
In this webinar, experts in public health, school architecture, and health education will come together to discuss how schools can begin to plan for reopening and what they can do to begin taking action. Most notably, Shana Green, a former middle school P.E. teacher, will discuss implications for physical activity and physical education when space […]
The Virtual Disability Inclusion Summit will feature a webinar series highlighting the Inclusive Healthy Communities Model. The webinar series will discuss lessons learned from the Healthy Communities pilot project, a six-phase approach towards inclusive community change that focuses on strategies and resources to reach people with disabilities where they live, learn, work, play and receive […]
During this webinar, hear from State DOT and local agencies about independent and joint efforts to improve pedestrian safety. Topics will include location identification, countermeasure selection, and project implementation with an emphasis on quick project delivery. Register here.
This webinar will outline how COVID-19 has affected the food system and equip participants with strategies for improving the insecurities that lead to inequities in food access. Register here.
This webinar will be hosted by Active Schools. Call-in information is below: Click on this link to join the Zoom webinar: https://www2.actionforhealthykids.org/e/21152/dIaEdlbzAzc0xwbXZheXhPVHphUT09/5pmtxx/517815631?h=z_5hUpE59nLS2j27vG6xqliXdR6W1rmBGEB15Z8E1CM Use your computer audio or call (646)558-8656, 96770914489# US Meeting ID: 967 7091 4489 Password: 967780
The Virtual Disability Inclusion Summit will feature a webinar series highlighting the Inclusive Healthy Communities Model. The webinar series will discuss lessons learned from the Healthy Communities pilot project, a six-phase approach towards inclusive community change that focuses on strategies and resources to reach people with disabilities where they live, learn, work, play and receive […]
This webinar will highlight how art can be used to revitalize communities and promote engaging, walkable spaces. Register here.
On June 11th at 1pm, Mark Fenton and Dan Burden, two of the nation’s leading walkability experts, will host a webinar on the connection between walkable communities and public health as part of a greater webinar series. During this webinar series, Fenton and Burden will lay out a significant new canvas for the health of […]
This webinar will provide attendees with ideas and solutions for getting projects implemented through creative coalitions and engagement activities. Register here.
During this webinar, participants will discuss COVID-19’s impact on school meals and the importance of connecting with district and community stakeholders to ensure students’ nutrition needs are met in the coming school year. This webinar will outline best practices, including operating innovative service models and community eligibility. Register here.
During this webinar series hosted by Smart Growth America, participants will hear from local leaders, developers, and advocates on how they are continuing to stay in touch, share ideas, and get interactive feedback to keep critical decisions moving forward during this time of physical distancing. In this June 16th webinar, a panel of experts will […]
During this webinar, participants will learn about how institutional food purchasing can be used to build a more just food system and promote economic and health equity. The webinar will highlight the connection between procurement and health equity, the value of local economic and diversity in food business, procurement policies and their intersection with COVID-19, […]
In this presentation hosted by NYSHealth, participants will contemplate actionable ideas to better serve New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This session will focus more specifically on the impact of COVID-19 on people of color and low-income communities in New York State. Register here.
American Indians and Alaska Natives are more likely to be killed while walking than any other racial or ethnic group. The recorded pedestrian death rate is almost five times the national average. Hear from panelists representing government agencies, research organizations, and the communities of Pueblo of Laguna and Yakama Nation share potential solutions to pedestrian […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn extensive attention to the problem of food insecurity throughout the US. In this webinar, participants will be provided an overview of the food insecurity landscape pre-COVID-19 and how this is likely to change in the near-term. Speaker Dr. Gunderson will discuss how SNAP can be leveraged to reduce the magnitude […]
During this webinar, the Healthy Food Access Portal and the Food Trust’s Center for Healthy Food Access are joining forces to discuss how healthy corner store programming has shifted in response to COVID-19. Participants will learn about emerging best practices that are being used across the country to assist store owners. Register here.
