COMPLETE STREETS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ALERT!
Do you need assistance developing a Complete Streets program, policy, or project in your community? Health by Design has funding available to provide local level, technical assistance to communities around Indiana focused on Complete Streets. This funding allows for communities to receive free assistance to provide the training and tools necessary to create more equitable, sustainable, livable, and vibrant communities. Our goal is to see communities thrive to the benefit of all residents, support economic growth, ensure environmental sustainability, and generate community-led place making.
We are accepting applications from communities and organizations seeking this FREE technical assistance. Please use this short application form and tell us why you and your community need technical assistance focused on Complete Streets! Send questions and completed applications to Marjorie at mhennessy@hbdin.org. Applications are due June 25.
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Mark your calendars for the next full Coalition Meeting!
The next coalition meeting for Health by Design partners will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 21 from 2-4 p.m. We look forward to hearing from Michelle Lieberman, AICP of the Safe Routes Partnership.
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The cities of West Lafayette and Lafayette along with Tippecanoe County are looking to develop the "Big 4 Trail Masterplan" that will not only connect their communities but will complete a puzzle piece in the big picture of connecting Chicago to Indianapolis. The Big 4 Trail Masterplan will help the Greater Lafayette Community further improve opportunities for increased activity and physical health. It will also enhance economic development, provide safe bicycling and walking options throughout the entire County and will lay the foundation for providing connections to surrounding counties and communities.
We are looking for your input! Please take and share this short survey and lend your voice as we seek valuable information from the community to shape this exciting project. The survey closes June 4th. Please share with family, friends, and neighbors, and encourage them to participate. For best results, use the newest version of your preferred browser. SurveyMonkey supports: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer 11.
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The City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility's Transportation & Mobility Committee is hosting a community conversation on "Increasing Pedestrian Accessibility Opportunities for All," Monday, June 14 from 9am-1pm. The hybrid event will cover:
- How can we ensure that our future transportation and mobility planning needs serve people with disabilities?
- How do we make others aware of the accessibility challenges that people with disabilities, their advocates, and the elderly face in navigating pedestrian infrastructure?
- How do we increase independence in mobility in our community?
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A few of you receiving this email may not have received the past few Health by Design newsletters--our apologies! If you missed them, you can find the April newsletter here and the May newsletter here. Enjoy!
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Tactical Urbanism in the Heartland: How Indiana communities are using temporary demonstration projects to increase access to public places
Safe access to outdoor public spaces has become increasingly important for Hoosiers during the COVID-19 pandemic. One way to make it easier for people to access these places is to use temporary traffic calming and safety improvements, especially for people who walk, bike, or roll. This virtual public workshop will explore how Indiana communities are building temporary projects that lead to permanent changes supporting more active communities.
Presenters will talk about the successes and challenges of using a tactical urbanism approach, and workshop attendees will have an opportunity to discuss their ideas with each other. Whether you walk, bike, or roll, please join us!
This free workshop will be held via Zoom thanks to our partnership with the Indiana Department of Health. Please use the link below to save your spot!
June 29, 1:00 pm
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Upcoming HbD Virtual Meetings
Transit/COVID-19 Best Practices & Coordination Meeting
Friday, June 11 | 8:30-9:45 am
HbD Quarterly Coalition Meeting
Monday, June 21|2:00 pm
Program and Policy Committee Meeting
Tuesday, June 22| 9-10:30 am
Health Equity Action Team Meeting
Thursday, June 24| 1:30-3 pm
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