Tools & Resources: Cities/Towns

Tools and Resources for Supporting Active Living in Cities/Towns

Active Community Environments Resource Kit
A resource of the Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity Program.

Livable, Walkable Communities Toolkit
A New Hampshire resource.

New Hampshire Safe Routes to School Program
A planning and community assistance program provided through the NH Department of Transportation.

Bike-Walk Alliance of NH
A statewide focal point for bicycling and pedestrian related issues in New Hampshire including safety and education programs.

New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation

Tools and Resources for Supporting Healthy Eating in Cities/Towns

Improving Access to Healthy Food: A Community Planning Tool
A resource of the Columbus Health Department, Columbus, Ohio.

Community Health and Food Access: The Local Government Role
Provides an overview of approaches and strategies that cities and counties can use to improve access to healthy foods.

NH Farm to School Program
Project to connect NH farms and schools by integrating agricultural production, school food procurement and school curriculum.

Healthy Corner Stores Network
Supports efforts to increase the availability and sales of healthy, fresh, affordable foods through small-scale stores in underserved communities.

Building Breastfeeding Friendly Communities
A compilation of information designed to assist local communities to protect, promote and support breastfeeding.

Additional Healthy Eating and Active Living Resources for Cities/Towns

Leadership for Healthy Communities Action Strategies Toolkit
Created to support local and state leaders nationwide in their efforts to promote healthy, active communities and access to affordable healthy foods.

Complete Streets
The National Complete Streets Coalition is focused on getting complete streets policies enacted at local and state levels to enable safe access for all users.

Healthy, Equitable Transportation Policy, Recommendations and Research
A report written for community leaders, policymakers, funders, practitioners, and advocates interested in an overarching strategy to promote active living and to build healthy communities of opportunity.

Social Marketing Resources

Wheeling Walks
Model for implementing a successful media-based campaign for walking.


Foundation for Healthy Communities:

Terry Johnson, HEAL Director
TJohnson@healthynh.com
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Concord, NH 03264
603 225 0900

Funding for HEAL is provided by:

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Foundation
Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare Foundation
NH Dept. of Health & Human Services
NH Charitable Foundation
Endowment for Health
HNHfoundation

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