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For each of our Coalition Meetings in 2022, Health by Design is focusing on one of our four core program areas. This year we've covered walking and biking, and our next Coalition Meeting will highlight the role of land use in building active, healthy communities!

We'll be joined by Tocarra Thomas, the Director of Land Use and Development at Smart Growth America, to learn about Form Based Codes and other Smart Growth America projects. Tim Corcoran, the Director of Planning and Community Resources for the City of South Bend, which was recognized for Zoning Code Reform in 2021, will also present alongside other team members. We'll open the floor with plenty of time for updates from partners who are advancing active living around the state.

Health by Design is hiring a Safe Routes Program Manager! The Safe Routes Program Manager will provide leadership and overall management on the development, implementation, evaluation and sustainability of a statewide Safe Routes to School initiative. The overall purpose of the effort is to get more children walking and bicycling to school, improve kids' safety, and increase health and physical activity. The effort is funded by a recent award through the Indiana Department of Health, Indiana Health Issues and Challenges Grant Program. This position will also have shared responsibility for Health by Design’s broader active transportation and traffic safety initiatives and is expected to have a role in managing other staff.

Read the full position description and apply on our website!

Health by Design is seeking new board members! Please help us spread the word by sharing with potential candidates or apply today. Board members have a unique opportunity to guide and support organizational efforts as we strive to achieve our vision of healthy, thriving people in equitable, vibrant communities. Board members commit to providing strategic leadership, attending monthly board meetings, participating in committee meetings and events, engaging in fund development activities, actively promoting equity, and shaping program and policy priorities. Learn more about Health by Design online here and review our strategic plan here.

Interested individuals can apply online. Please send any questions to info@hbdin.org.

Rebecca Payne is the Active Transportation Safety Manager joining Health by Design. Her work includes project management and implementation of local and regional multimodal corridor studies and transportation master plans as well as active transportation education and training. Prior to Health by Design, Rebecca worked as a planner and GIS specialist for municipalities in Colorado and Indiana. Rebecca is passionate about creating vibrant and healthy communities where all people can thrive regardless of their background, age, identity, or circumstances. Rebecca is the champion of our statewide Road to Zero work. Make sure to welcome her if you see her at a Health by Design meeting!

Be part of Indy’s biggest cycling weekend by participating in IU Health Momentum Indy’s free Honor Major Taylor Ride presented by Zipp on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 9 a.m. The ride offers routes of 14, 30 or 62 miles, with all routes passing the Major Taylor mural on East Washington Street and the Major Taylor Velodrome. Some of the pros in town for the weekend’s two crits – the Mass Ave Crit presented by First Internet Bank and Indy Crit – will also participate in the Honor Major Taylor Ride. Those seeking a more leisurely journey can join the Mini Major Taylor Ride presented by PNC, a 4-mile excursion along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Register today!

Happy three year Health by Design-iversary to Marjorie Hennessy, AICP! Marjorie is our Active Living Program Manager, who works both around the state and region to improve options healthy, active communities. Thank you Marjorie, for keeping Indiana moving toward our goal of equitable, accessible, and active communities!

Health by Design turned 16 on August 21st! We're celebrating another year of advocating for communities in Indiana and beyond to have neighborhoods, public spaces, and infrastructure that promote healthy, active living. Consider joining the celebration by making a donation to support our work!

Kim Irwin, Health by Design’s Executive Director and the Indiana Public Health Association’s Administrator, will be on sabbatical beginning October 2022. Leading up to this well-deserved time of rest and renewal, please make sure all communications directed to Kim also have relevant staff looped in. During sabbatical, you can use the staff directory to communicate with the appropriate Health by Design team member.

Upcoming Opportunities:

Resources, Events & Webinars:

• Summer: Use this toolkit to share important messages from the Children's Environmental Health Committee about extreme heat
• Get a refresher on School Bus Safety as students head back to school!

• September 1: Virtual info session for recycling and waste diversion project funding through IDEM in Marion County
• September 7: Building on Bogota's Legacy in Sustainable Mobility Planning Webinar
• September 7-10: NACTO's Designing Cities 2022 Conference
• September 7-8: White River Alliance Indiana Water Summit
• September 10: Indianapolis Art on the Greenways Tour
• September 10: Indianapolis Freewheelin' Bikes Nancy's Ride
• September 12-15: National Outdoor Recreation Conference
• September 21-23: Park People Conference
• September 21-22: AARP Housing for People of All Ages workshop
• September 22: Car Free Day! (Find resources for Indy here. Let us know how you're celebrating in your community!)
• September 27-30: Indiana's Preserving Historic Places Conference
• September 28-30: Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Planning Conference
• September 29: Indiana Trails Gathering in Zionsville



• October 4-6 Indiana MPO Conference
• October 11: Indiana voter registration deadline. Are you registered to vote?
• October 12: Early voting begins. Make a plan to vote early!
• October 12: Walk & Roll to School Day
• October 19-21: INCOST Conference and 5311 Annual Meeting in Shipshewana
• October 27: Deadline to apply to vote by mail in Indiana
• October: Project for Public Spaces Virtual "Placemaking: Making it Happen" Training)

• November 2: Successful U.S. Bicycle Route System Designations for Transportation Professionals Webinar
• November 8: Election Day (Last chance to cast your vote!)
• November 15-17: Safe Routes to School Summit - More info soon!

• The Local Infrastructure Hub helps small and mid-sized cities develop infrastructure grant applications.
• From Patronicity: Placemaking Interventions to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change

Jobs & Professional Development:

• Marion County Public Health Department Cardiovascular/Active Living Program Manager
• Thrive West Central Senior Planner & GIS Analyst
• Various roles available with KIPDA
• MACOG Community Development Planner
• MACOG AmeriCorps Program
• City of Columbus Associate or Senior Planner
• Hendricks County Senior Planner & GIS Technician
• Smart Growth America Land Use & Development Intern
• Various roles available with Smart Growth America
• Prosperity Indiana Capacity Building Manager
• Health by Design Safe Routes Program Manager

Funding, Projects & Awards:

• Due August 31: Foundation for Rural Service Community Grant program
• Due August 31: Community Crossings Matching Grant

• Due September 2: Submissions for the FBCI Form-Based Codes Award
• Due September 15: Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program

• Due October 5: Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs Historic Renovation Grant Program
• Due October 12: MIBOR Economic & Community Development Grant, targets job attraction/retention, placemaking, quality of life, housing, and DEI projects
• Due October 13: US Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program Request for Funding

• Due November 30: Greenways Foundation accepting applications for Indiana trail projects

Public Input:

• St. Joseph County is creating a new comprehensive plan. Visit their website for info on public engagement process!
• Phase 2 of the CONNECT Transit Plan is wrapping up, so those in the MACOG service area (Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph Counties) should take the Concept Survey soon!
• Warsaw, Indiana has a temporary bike lane installed as a tactical urbanism project! Residents can fill out this survey to provide feedback.