Blue Zones Banning Blueprint Plan
Client
Blue Zones
Location
Banning, CA
Project Status
Complete
Service
Built Environment Policy &
Planning Integration
The Project
Blue Zones Project is a community well-being improvement initiative designed to transform local environments for healthier living options.Blue Zones are areas around the world where people live measurably longer lives with lower rates of chronic disease and a higher quality of life through natural movement, eating wisely, a sense of purpose, and social connections.These communities are shown to improve health and wellbeing, reduce healthcare costs and increase civic engagement . Banning, CA launched a Blue Zones Project to transform workplaces, schools, and the built environment to improve health and wellbeing.
Our Role
Equity Policy Solutions served as a Built Environment Policy expert to the Blue Zones team in Banning, CA. Working with the local team and national experts, we conducted a baseline assessment of existing built environment policies, systems and environments; engaged stakeholders to understand goals for a healthier community, and recommended evidence-based policies to improve the built environment including Safe Routes to School, walking trails, green infrastructure, pedestrian lighting, activated alleyways, flexible marketplace spaces, and increased housing affordability.
Work With a Health-Informed Planning Specialist
Contact Equity Policy Solutions at GretchenA@equitypolicysolutions.com to discuss how health and equity strategies can strengthen your next project or initiative.