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Item Healthy & Walkable Communities(2007-09-21T18:24:58Z) Lehman, Megan Dively; Boyle, Michelle; DeCoursey, William J.; Mix, TroyThis document is intended to serve as a resource for Delaware municipalities wishing to improve the walkability of their towns and, in so doing, the activity levels and health of their residents. In addition to conducting research, IPA staff and students are working with a handful of Delaware towns to identify a study area. Each study area is jointly walked and assessed with regard to its strengths and deficiencies. Phase one of this project will be completed in June 2007, with each municipality having received a written report with suggested implementation items from IPA. Also, potential sources of funding will be identified. During phase two, and possible subsequent phases, the Healthy/Walkable Communities team will offer continued assistance to the initial set of towns and begin the process with new communities.Item Healthy Communities: A Resource Guide for Delaware Municipalities(2008-08-28T20:07:37Z) Scott, Marcia; Boyle, Michelle; Eckley, Jason; Lehman, Megan Dively; Wolfert, KaitlinWalkable communities result from careful planning and community design that provides active living opportunities. The resource guide shows how improving the walkability of a community can lead to environmental, health, and economic benefits. The guide stresses that community leaders can catalyze changes by communicating a compelling vision, identifying and mobilizing stakeholders, nurturing strategic partnerships, and building consensus. With broad-based participation and support, public policies and plans can be developed and implemented for a pedestrian-friendly community. The guide offers strategic tools to develop these policies and plans, provides tips for writing a funding proposal, and lists technical assistance and funding resources. Finally, the resource guide provides examples of recreation programming to promote awareness and use of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, showcases examples of walkable municipalities in Delaware, and highlights outcomes of the University of Delaware’s Healthy/Walkable Communities Initiative.