Is it just us, or does summer fly by? Speaking of time flying, next month is Health by Design's 15 year anniversary! It's a monumental month for our team, and the perfect time to join our staff! We are expanding and hiring an Operations Manager to keep things flowing and growing. You can find the position and application information (to apply or to share!) here.
Don't miss your opportunity to make your voice heard during the period for public comment as the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities puts together its 5-year state plan! To read the plan and give your feedback, head to https://www.in.gov/gpcpd/state-plan/.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Transit Workers Vaccine Confidence Toolkit is now available in English and Spanish. The toolkit offers a variety of resources with current information from CDC, DOT, and OSHA on COVID-related workplace policies and regulations, vaccine availability, and other preventive measures of relevance to transit workers.

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[Image description] TXT: Aug. 10 & 17, 2021

FUNdamentals for Citizen Planners II, Improving Your Planning Game. Join us for this event, formerly known as Nitty Gritty II. This is a training for elected officials, plan commissioners, BZA members, and others interested in improving planning processes and outcomes in their communities.

Instructors: KK Gerhart-Fritz, FAICP, The Planning Workshop, Inc. Deborah Luzier, AICP, GRW Engineering. Deborah Myerson, AICP, Myerson Consulting. Jamie Palmer, AICP, IUPUI.

Aug. 10 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm): Introductions, FUNdamentals I Review, Enhance Community Goals and Assess Results - Frameworks for Better Planning. Challenges in Indiana, Q & A.

Aug. 17 (9:00 am - 12:30 pm) Day 1 Review, Best Practices for Better Planning. Hot Topic-Improve Local Housing Regulations and Outcomes, Q & A.

Register today for $30 here.
SAFE Routes Back 2 School
The return to school for the 2021-22 school year is about safe walking, rolling and so much more! The Safe Routes Partnership has released its SAFE Routes Back 2 School campaign, featuring four resource launches providing key messaging, real-time resources, and Zoom discussion sessions to prepare all of us for the return to school. Through the SAFE Routes Back to School campaign, these efforts will be future-focused supporting the social connections and physical activity kids need to be ready to learn. Explore the latest resources here.
Explore New Trails

Thrive West Central has released a new regional trails app for West Central Indiana! The app will help residents and visitors explore the network of trails and outdoor amenities found in West Central Indiana. The app is available in the Google Play Store here and the Apple App Store here.
Winding down National Park and Recreation Month

The National Recreation and Park Association is highlighting stories of communities coming together to increase access to community spaces. It's not too late to share your story using #OurParkandRecStory on social media and learn about storytelling as a tool for your organization here.
Upcoming HbD Virtual Meetings

Transit/COVID-19 Best Practices & Coordination Meeting
Friday, August 6| 8:30-9:45 am

Program and Policy Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 24| 9-10:30 am

Health Equity Action Team Meeting
Thursday, August 26| 1:30-3 pm

Find out about
Indiana Public Health Association meetings that may be of interest
Partner Opportunities:

Resources, Events & Webinars:
  • July 29: American Trails Trail Design Details Webinar
  • July 30: CSCRS Safe Systems Summer Learning Series
  • August 4: Safe Routes to Schools Back 2 School Webinar
  • August 5: Great Lakes ADA Center, Accessible Pedestrian Trails Youtube Livestream
  • August 5: Next Level Trails Applicant Workshop Webinar
  • August 19: PBIC Rails-With-Trails Best Practices Webinar
  • August 26: SAVI Talks, Life Expectancy Seminar in Central Indiana
  • September 30: Scholarship application due for 2021 Indiana Park and Recreation Association Conference
  • US Census Data Webinar Series: Online resource for learning to utilize census data for your service area
  • Racial Equity in Public Policy Message Guide

Jobs & Professional Development:

Funding, Projects & Awards:

Public Input: