The Act FRESH Campaign
- FResh Environments Support Health -
Promoting Healthy Community Design:
Pass Comprehensive Zoning Reform Legislation
We urge the Legislature to pass comprehensive zoning reform legislation that encourages communities whose very structure makes healthy activity an easy choice every day. Zoning can promote community features such as mixed commercial-residential districts that encourage walking and biking, preservation of open space, improved access to healthy food choices, and reduced exposure to pollution.
Comprehensive Land Use Reform and Partnership Act - CLURPA
Senate Bill 1019, sponsored by Senator Eldridge and Representative Kulik
- Act FRESH fact sheet on CLURPA: "Strong Communities Depend on Healthy Community Design"
- CLUPRA Support Letter from Municipal, Health, Environmental, Smart Growth, and Housing Leaders, October 2011
Tools for Advocates
- Frequently Asked Questions from Public Health Advocates
- Template Letter to Legislators
- Sample Call Script
Hearing Testimony, May 18, 2011
Before the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
See pictures here
- Valerie Bassett, MA Public Health Association
- Cheryl Sbarra, MA Association of Health Boards
- Steve Miller, LivableStreets Alliance
- Dr. Russell Lopez, Northeastern University
- Allyson Perron, American Heart/Stroke Association
- Hector Figarella, Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council
- Jessica Collins, Partners for a Healthier Community/Live Well Springfield
Resources
- Springfield Land Use Regulations: A Public Health Perspective on the Springfield Land Use Regulations
- Regulatory Analysis: Holyoke Food and Fitness
- Model Resolution for Local Boards of Health - Built Environment
- Model Municipal Ordinance - Complete Streets
- Statement of Policy: Healthy Community Design - National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO)
Learn about other Act FRESH Campaign priorities and how you can get involved.