Center for Active Design

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Fitwel® Sets the Standard for Healthy Communities

(1) Photo courtesy of Looney Ricks Kiss. (c) McGinn Photography. (2) Photo courtesy of Camp North End

Over the past year, we’ve been aligning Assembly with Fitwel, the world’s leading certification system committed to building health for all. We’re thrilled to scale evidence-based public space strategies via a new Fitwel Community Scorecard. Currently in pilot phase, Fitwel Community will optimize neighborhood-scale, holistic health benefits—including a robust civic life.

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Did you know?

A study found that communities with lower incomes, higher poverty rates, and higher proportions of racial minorities also have the fewest opportunities for physical activity.

People living in walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods are more likely to participate politically, trust and know their neighbors, and be involved socially.

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