Why Parks need our help
Our Health
There is a crisis of chronic health problems in the U.S.
There is a crisis of chronic health problems in the U.S.
Chronic disease is responsible for 75% of all the health care costs in the US. San Diego County's direct health care costs for the most common chronic diseases is $8 billion dollars per year, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Our Community
As a nation, we will tear down and rebuild 42% of our urban spaces in the next 17 years.
City of San Diego Policy No. 700-10 Disposition of City Owned Real Property
Economic driver!
- These vacant, underutilized brownfields can be transformed for economic benefit
- Economic income opportunities can be generated by effectively using these properties
Economic driver!
- Housing values next to greenways are 10% higher
- Greenways bring in a 9:1 return on investment in economic benefits to the community
42% of all urban land will be redeveloped by the year 2030.
Our Opportunity
- San Diego Paths to Healthy Living and CA Strategic Growth Council Healthy and Safe Physical Environments will improve community design for walking and biking
- Increase physical activity opportunities in the community
- Safe Routes to School Strategic Plan
- Public Health & Wellness Policies for Regional Land Use & Transportation Planning
- Regional Monitoring & Evaluation for Physical Activity & Public Health
By creating opportunities for physical activity, we can improve public health through community design.
Important Links
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
Contact CDC-INFO
healthyplaces@cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces
1600 Clifton Rd
Atlanta, GA 30333
800-CDC-INFO
(800-232-4636)
Contact CDC-INFO
healthyplaces@cdc.gov