Healthy Communities Workgroup
Strengthening California’s Capacity for Healthy Communities Planning
The California Planning Roundtable Healthy Communities work group strives to provide tools and resources to assist planners in informing Californians about why the places where we live, work, play and learn have an inherent effect on community and individual health.
Health Community: A Definintion
“A healthy community is one that strives to meet the basic needs of all residents; it is guided by health equity principles in the decisionmaking process; it empowers organizations and individuals through collaboration, civic and cultural engagement for the creation of safe and sustainable environments. Vibrant, livable and inclusive communities provide ample choices and opportunities to thrive economically, environmentally and culturally, but must begin with health.”
The work group develops relevant materials, conducts workshops and foster relationships among planners, public health professionals and advocacy organizations.
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Team
- Coleen Clementson, Co-Chair
- Miguel A. Vazquez, Co-Chair
- Cathy Creswell
- Alex Hinds
- Terry Roberts
- Tom Jacobson
- Victor Rubin (Adjunct)
- Tim Snellings
- Susan Stoddard (Adjunct)
- Al Zelinka (Emeritus) (Adjunct)