Active Living
Joyful movement and safe travel should be accessible to all. Our work focuses on the policies, systems, and environments that foster physical activity (PA) and transportation opportunities—in partnership with state agencies and local organizations. Explore our work below.
OUR WORK
Active Communities
Engaged communities are vital to building and sustaining active living spaces. For 10+ years, we've evaluated community-centered programs that strengthen physical activity opportunities. Most recently, our Walk Audit for Livable Communities (WALC) has helped local organizations and residents assess built environment features and identify improvements that make it safer and easier to move by foot or wheel.
Results:
- FY25 WALC & Bike Findings, p3-6
- FY24 Active Living Networks, p16-20
- FY22 Active Living Coalitions, p4-7
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Community Design
Community design — from zoning to streets to public spaces — can shape whether physical activity is safe and accessible. We've partnered with the Arizona Department of Health Services to evaluate policies, planning efforts, and initiatives that support active living across Arizona.
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Parks & PA Resources
Usable shared spaces create opportunities for people of all ages to be active. For years, our mixed methods evaluations have helped communities identify and improve the conditions of local resources. This includes the Physical Activity Resource Assessment (PARA) to enhance safety, accessibility, appeal, and affordability.
Results:
- FY25 PARA Findings, p1-2
- Evaluating PA Resources (2023)
- FY23 PARA Findings, p11-13
- FY20 PA Resource Findings, p20-22
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