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Support + Subscribe Contact Us Jobs Neighborhoods Introducing the Assembly: Civic Design Guidelines Defines a New Field, Using Public Spaces to Build Trust Thought Leader Testimonials Fitwel® Sets the Standard for Healthy Communities Urban Land Institute Richland County, Ohio Housing Fitwel for Multifamily Residential About Fannie Mae’s Healthy Housing Rewards™ Healthcare: A Cure for Housing Healthy Housing for All Workplace The Fitwel Certification System Press Release: UL and the Launch a Revolutionary Partnership, Stand Up to Work Study Stand Up to Work!: Recently published real-world research reinforces the benefits of sit-stand desks in the workplace The Office Guide to Building Health Editorials Recent Editorials Amani Place: First Fitwel-Certified Healthy Housing Rewards Project Food Access Innovations from GrowNYC Night Market Philadelphia: Connecting Neighbors through Food Engaging Communities for Safer Public Spaces Reflections on a decade of Active Design Tallahassee Forges New Pathways to Wellness Pairing Healthy Housing and Public Space 4 Insights on Public Space and Health Equity Creative Clean-Up in San Francisco Connecting Civic Life and Mental Health Brooklyn Youth Leading Local Transformation Three Lessons in Designing Cities for Everyone Engaging community around the Bradenton Riverwalk Snapshots of Assembly in Action Archive Activation is Key: Measuring the Impact of a Public Plaza Renovation The Assembly Civic Engagement Survey unveils compelling findings on the relationship between community design and civic life Active Design Miami: Building Connections for Holistic Community Health Assembly Takes Austin: SXSW Edition The Right to Assemble and the Role of Public Space Health and Housing Policy Recommendations for New Administration Advancing Research on Active Design 2016 Year in Review 2016 Research Brief I: Affirming the connection between place and civic life Introducing Assembly, a new design movement to support civic life Design Guidelines for Robust Civic Engagement Assembly's Historic Precedents Learning by example: The value of case studies Evaluating Active Design in Affordable Housing Building Healthy Homes Through Active Design Verified Housing Developers Commit to Active Design Tactical Urbanism and Sustainable Change Strengthening Communities Through Public Art Design that fosters civic engagement 2015 2015 Year in Review Research Review: 'Dynamic Classrooms' Can Encourage Movement Kids Need Movement To Learn Sacramento Codifies Healthy Design at All Scales Innovative Land Use Policy Empowers Citizens to Improve Health Design Guidelines for Robust Civic Engagement Active Design Inspires Healthy Changes in Ohio The Healing Environment at Tokyu Hospital The Story Behind the High Line A Holistic Approach to Healthy Food Intake ASID Announces 2015 Transform Grant Recipient Research Review: Active Design in Affordable Housing Designing for Robust Engagement Building Healthy Places Toolkit 2014 How Parks Support More Active and Equitable Communities Engaging Communities to Promote Health through Design FitLondon Builds Upon the Global Conversation on Active Design NPR - One Step to Combat Obesity: Make Stairs More Attractive 10 Parks for Staying Active Year-Round Designing for Workplace Wellbeing Walkability and Neighborhood Wealth Considering the Health Impacts of Climate Change A Prescription for Physical Activity The Steady Increase in Obesity Worldwide The Food Trust's Fresh Food Initiative Health-Promoting Stair Bill Passes in NYC Vision Zero: Learning from Sweden’s Successes U.S. Obesity Rates Decline in Young Children Collaboration with the Urban Land Institute NYS Prioritizes Bike and Pedestrian Paths 2013 Highlights from the 2013 A Policy Win for Active Transportation From Melbourne to Oslo, Global conversations on Active Design Research Review: How Neighborhood Design Affects Walking Patterns Success stories from the NYC Health Department Community Workshops Mayor Bloomberg's Announcement Case Studies Aria Apartments Bay Terrace Community & Education Center Hunter's Point Campus Superior Court of California, San Benito County Morgan Street Station Brooklyn Bridge Park New Settlement Community Campus Brooklyn Active Transportation Community Planning Initiative Zona de Juego (Play Zone) Gammel Hellerup High School Gymnasium + Multipurpose Hall Gensler Newport Beach Greenbridge Master Plan Blue Hole Regional Park Sephardic Community Center Mariposa Redevelopment Master Plan and Healthy Living Initiative BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Chicago's Pedestrian & Cycling Plans Superkilen Urban Park Buckingham County Primary and Elementary Schools Bridges at 11th Stair Prompt Signage FRESH Program Arbor House Police Academy The High Line The Melody Play Streets Riverside Health Center Via Verde Publications + Resources Active Design Guidelines Building Healthy Places Toolkit Assembly: Project Orientation Assembly: Research Brief I The Assembly Civic Engagement Survey Policy Brief: Impact In Affordable Housing Active Design: Guide for Community Groups Active Design Supplement: Promoting Safety Active Design Supplement: Affordable Designs for Affordable Housing Active Design Supplement: Shaping the Sidewalk Experience Active Design Toolkit for Schools Active Design Miami Podcast: Active Design for a Just and Equitable City Excellence Awards Blue Sea Development Company Buckingham County Primary and Elementary Schools Sephardic Community Center Blue Hole Regional Park Greenbridge Master Plan Gammel Hellerup High School Gymnasium + Multipurpose Hall Gensler Newport Beach Sponsorship Opportunities 2014 Awards Event 2014 Awards Press Meet the 2015 Jury Promoting health through design Donate Subscribe Contact Us The is thrilled to announce the release of our most recent publication, Healthcare: A Cure for Housing. This new resource identifies ten best practices for investing in affordable housing, drawing from healthcare industry leaders at the forefront of tackling access to affordable housing as a way to impact health. (1) Photo courtesy of Looney Ricks Kiss. (c) McGinn Photography. (2) Photo courtesy of Camp North End Over the past year, we’ve been aligning Assembly with Fitwel, the world’s leading certification system committed to building health for all. We’re thrilled to scale evidence-based public space strategies via a new Fitwel Community Scorecard. Currently in pilot phase, Fitwel Community will optimize neighborhood-scale, holistic health benefits—including a robust civic life. 1 2 Did you know? If trends continue, 86% of adults will be overweight or obese by the year 2030 and total attributable health-care costs will be $860-956 billion per year. NYC reported a 5.5% decline childhood obesity levels from 2007 to 2011. 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