Retrofitting Our Streets to Increase Access to Parks,  Schools and Destination Spots
Channel: SerendipitySeeker
Date: 2014-04-13

From the Washington Recreation & Park Association and the Washington Society of Landscape Architects (WASLA/WRPA) 2014 joint conference.
Brice Maryman, SvR Design Company
Sally Bagshaw, Seattle City Council
Kate Kaehny, City of SeaTac
Jamie Cheney, Seattle Children's Hospital Research Foundation

The evidence linking the built environment and public health indicators is growing stronger by the day. Retrofitting our rights-of-way to create new all-ages and abilities connections between gathering places like parks, schools, workplaces, and other destinations provides a new way to promote healthy, active living. Participants will hear how suburban and urban communities
are transforming themselves through public and private sector partners to create infrastructure that promotes health, productivity and community well-being.