Planning for Health Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (PHEAL)

Join us for our upcoming webinar in less than 3 weeks (November 20, 2024 at 1pm EST)! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/emXRsvFD

PHEAL and A Healthy Blueprint are teaming up to present a webinar on "Achieving Equitable Access to Green Spaces and Environmental Benefits"— join us for a vital conversation on how we can make green spaces accessible, inclusive, and beneficial for all communities. We will hear from experts in environmental justice, urban planning, and public health who will share how equitable engagement, policy, and advocacy can help ensure that everyone has access to the environmental benefits they deserve. Save the date: Wednesday, November 20th 2024 at 10am PT/1pm ET Speaker panel to be announced soon! Register at the link below. #equitableaccess #greenspaces https://lnkd.in/eURKErRd

PHEAL and A Healthy Blueprint are teaming up to present a webinar on "Achieving Equitable Access to Green Spaces and Environmental Benefits"— join us for a vital conversation on how we can make green spaces accessible, inclusive, and beneficial for all communities. We will hear from experts in environmental justice, urban planning, and public health who will share how equitable engagement, policy, and advocacy can help ensure that everyone has access to the environmental benefits they deserve. Save the date: Wednesday, November 20th 2024 at 10am PT/1pm ET Speaker panel to be announced soon! Register at the link below. #equitableaccess #greenspaces https://lnkd.in/eURKErRd

PHEAL Community Spotlight: Mehri Mohebbi, Ph.D. 🚎 🚉 🚲 With over 12 years of experience in urban and regional planning, Mehri specializes in advancing health and social equity in #transportation and #communitydevelopment. Her leadership, including roles with the APA Social Equity Task Force and the EDI Committee, exemplifies her commitment to reshaping urban spaces for #inclusivemobility and #equitableaccess. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱: "Planning for Health Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership is about more than data and policies. It’s about centering the lived experiences and voices of those most affected by inequities. We cannot simply plan from our offices, relying on an ocean of quantitative data, without truly understanding the everyday realities of the people we aim to serve. Genuine engagement, diverse perspectives, and building trusting relationships with communities are the pillars of this approach. True equity in planning means recognizing that those communities need to have a permanent seat at the decision-making table—not only as project participants but also as leaders and workforce members. One principle that resonates deeply with me is 'Meaningful Community Engagement'. In my experience, the best solutions come when we listen, learn, and co-create with the people living these experiences daily. As planners, we must recognize our own gaps in understanding and embrace the knowledge that comes from those who face the challenges firsthand. I invite planners and engineers to learn more about the PHEAL approach to planning and join the movement that prioritizes health equity at every level. If you're passionate about making a difference, consider joining the APA Health Equity and Planning Interest Group to be part of a growing community dedicated to reshaping how we plan for a healthier, more inclusive future." #transportationequity #transportationplanning

Our next Socially Connected Communities network session, “Nurturing Cogenerational Social Connections” will take place on Wednesday, November 13th at 3 pm ET. It will explore cogenerational approaches - strategies that emphasize mutually beneficial and sustainable relationships between generations to increase social connections and positively impact community health. Be sure to hold time in your schedule on the same day to join the post-webinar discussion group from 4-5 pm ET to engage in deeper discussions with presenters and peers.   You can register now here:  https://lnkd.in/e2yCKare   And, sign up for our network newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gmCiDWZQ.    #publichealth Eunice Lin Nichols, CoGenerate, Daniel Pryfogle, Sympara

📣 We are hiring! Our team is looking to hire a fully remote, part-time Equity Fellow. This individual will assist in researching and curating equity-focused content for our programs. The initial scope of work will primarily focus on supporting our Collaboration Lab curriculum and other collaborative leadership efforts, by exploring existing collaboration resources, and contributing to the development of materials that elevate inclusive, equity-centered practices. There is potential for the fellowship to be extended beyond the initial term for continued work on additional projects. Learn more about this position and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ee8hJ8dx #collaboration #jobs #remotejobs

🌍 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 #𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 #𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌳🏙️ It's worth revising this brilliant Global Public Space Toolkit developed by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) as it provides actionable and still up to date strategies to turn public spaces into vibrant, inclusive areas that boost urban development, social equity, and environmental sustainability. Let's summarize the content: 📊 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 & 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: - Cities with well-planned public spaces experience up to 20% higher economic growth through increased investment and property values. - Public spaces should occupy at least 30% of urban land, and streets should account for 18 km of street length per square km to ensure walkability and access. - A successful city should aim for 15,000 people per square km to ensure high density, supporting vibrant street life and reducing the reliance on cars. 💡 W𝗵𝘆 #𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 #𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: - Environmental Impact: Green public spaces improve urban biodiversity, help mitigate climate change, and enhance air quality. - Community building: Public spaces are hubs of social interaction, creating a sense of identity and belonging while fostering civic engagement. - Economic benefits: Well-designed public spaces can boost local economies by attracting informal and formal businesses, raising property values, and generating income through tourism and events. 🌟 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: - Inclusive & accessible: Public spaces should be safe, welcoming, and open to all, especially women, children, the elderly, and marginalized communities. - Health & well-being: By encouraging walking, exercise, and play, public spaces are proven to reduce stress and improve physical and mental health. - Safety: Mixed-use and well-lit public areas can reduce crime and make cities safer for all residents. For cities looking to enhance quality of life, promote sustainability, and build stronger communities, the Global Public Space Toolkit offers a roadmap to success. Together, we can reimagine our urban landscapes! 💼🌳 Let's give credit to the authors:Pietro Garau, Nayoka Martinez-Bäckström, Cecilia Andersson Download it from here: https://lnkd.in/dmqn4d3c #PublicSpaces #UrbanPlanning #SustainableCities #UNHabitat #CivicEngagement #InclusiveCities

Join us and our partners on October 23 from 3-4:30pm ET to learn about the importance of #HealthEquity in emergency response and preparedness. Learn more and register today! http://bit.ly/4dcTCxU J

Healthy Cities., EIT Urban Mobility, and University of Lisbon created a new version of the Healthy Cities Generator tool to quantify the cost savings of urban plans. Tune in for their FREE webinar on October 30th to learn more! #urbanmobility #publichealth

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