ACTIVE DESIGN GUIDELINES 2.0 IS HERE
Photo (left) Courtesy of Barrett Doherty, courtesy of MNLA
Photo (right) © Jeff Goldberg/Esto
For 15 years, the active design movement has been gaining momentum worldwide, and ADG 2.0 represents the next critical step forward. This expanded playbook moves beyond physical activity to address comprehensive quality of life, including mental wellbeing, social connection, and civic engagement.
The Center for Active Design® is proud to collaborate with New York City on these guidelines, which provide designers, planners, and developers with an evidence-informed approach to create spaces where all people can thrive."
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— Joanna Frank | President & CEO
Active Design Advisors, Inc. (Adai) & Center for Active Design® (CfAD)
How Can CfAD Help You Build Places that Improve Lives?
Explore Evidence-Informed Playbooks
Access practical resources grounded in research to guide your health-focused design and development projects.
Engage for Customized Solutions.
Partner with us to develop tailored strategies that help public and private organizations create healthier, more impactful spaces.
Apply Fitwel Standards.
As the official third-party certification body and research partner for Fitwel, we help you implement and maintain rigorous health-focused building standards.
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Contact us at info@centerforactivedesign.org to discuss how we can support your goals.
The Center for Active Design® (CfAD) is the preeminent global not-for-profit organization working at the intersection of health, value, and the built environment.
We transform design and development practice to support health and ensure equitable access to vibrant public and private spaces that support optimal quality of life.
Healthy Buildings Drive Value and Impact
Research shows that health-focused strategies enhance tenant satisfaction, boost retention, and can even increase property values while mitigating risk.
Higher Returns
A study from MIT found that buildings certified for health command rents 4.4% and 7.7% higher for certified healthy buildings when compared with non-certified peers.
Health Starts with Place
Up to 40% of a person’s health is influenced by their environment and daily behaviors—both of which are shaped by the built environment.
Backed by Science, Built to Scale
The Fitwel Standard is grounded in over 7,000 peer-reviewed studies - covering public health and economic research Fitwel Certification has been adopted across 6,000+ assets, impacting more than 5 million people worldwide.
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