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Madison Park Development Corporation
Presentation by: Marah Holland Health Equity & Wellness Coordinator
April 5th, 2016
Promoting Walkability: Creating Safe and Active Neighborhoods
Madison Park Development Corporation Presentation by: Marah - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Promoting Walkability: Creating Safe and Active Neighborhoods Madison Park Development Corporation Presentation by: Marah Holland Health Equity & Wellness Coordinator April 5 th , 2016 Our Neighborhood - Roxbury Current Challenges to
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Current Challenges to Walkability in Roxbury
Walking barriers Public Safety Social Cohesion Street & Intersection Design Fear of Gentrification Built Environment Lack of common space
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Roxbury in Motion
Mass in Motion
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Mass in Motion is a statewide movement that promotes opportunities for healthy eating and active living in the places people live, learn, work, and play.
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We work with communities, schools, childcare centers, and businesses to create changes that make it easy for people to eat healthier and move
- more. We also help residents think differently
about what they eat and how much they move so they can make better choices to feel healthy and live well.
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Together, we can create healthier communities, and a healthier Commonwealth. Join us. Learn more at www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/community-
health/mass-in-motion/mim-supports-active-communities.html.
Roxbury in Motion
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The neighborhood of Roxbury was awarded the grant in July 2014
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Partnership between Boston Public Health Commission and Madison Park Development Corporation
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Three topic areas:
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Complete Streets & Place Making
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Safe Routes to School
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Healthy Food Access
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Advocacy Projects
Dudley Square Renovation Project Melnea Cass Boulevard Redesign Project
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Resident Involvement & Engagement
▪ Friends of Melnea Cass
Boulevard
▪ Dudley Square Walking Tour ▪ Peer Health Leaders
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Including Walkability with Development
Ruggles Street Corridor
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Using the Built Environment as a Tool
The built environment is one of the most powerful tools we have to combat community violence and eliminate health disparities.
Comprehensive design = Positive social outcomes
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Walkability = Liveability
Thank you!
Marah Holland Health Equity & Wellness Coordinator Madison Park Development Corporation mholland@Madison-park.org or 617-849-6223