Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities

Last Friday, nearly 50 passionate advocates joined us in Tucson for an engaging and heartfelt conversation on pedestrian safety with Angie Schmitt, Nicole R. of the Urban Phoenix Project, and Emily Yetman of Living Streets Alliance. The discussion shed light on the pressing crisis of traffic violence and the urgent need for safer streets, particularly in underserved communities. Attendees left inspired, equipped with actionable insights, and committed to advancing change in their communities. We are grateful to our incredible speakers and everyone who joined us. Special thanks to Dragoon Brewing Company for their warm hospitality! These conversations are just the beginning—let’s continue mobilizing, advocating for policy change, and building momentum for safer, more equitable streets for all Arizonans. #PedestrianSafety #CommunityEngagement #TransportationEquity

Congratulations to this year’s Live Well Arizona Incubator teams for completing their final in-person workshop! Over the past several months, these remarkable teams have worked diligently to tackle complex health and equity challenges across Arizona. From brainstorming bold ideas to building collaborative partnerships, their commitment to creating healthier, more vibrant communities has been nothing short of inspiring. We look forward to seeing how their projects and programs evolve and create lasting impact in the months and years to come. Stay tuned as we continue to support these innovative efforts and share their progress! #LiveWellArizona #HealthEquity #CommunityInnovation

What an incredible evening at The Newton with over 75 community members and advocates coming together to discuss the pedestrian safety crisis and explore solutions for safer, more equitable streets! A huge thank-you to Urban Phoenix Project for helping to organize this impactful event, to Angie Schmitt for visiting us and sharing her expertise and insight, and to our local advocates Nicole R. and Emily Yetman of Living Streets Alliance for highlighting Phoenix and Tucson's unique challenges and opportunities. Together, we're taking meaningful steps toward a future where everyone can move through our streets safely. Looking forward to continuing the conversation tonight in Tucson!

The pedestrian safety crisis is a real and pressing issue—especially in Arizona. Join us for these community discussions with Angie Schmitt, author of Right of Way, to explore the intersections of race, class, and transportation justice. Alongside local advocates Nicole R. and Emily Yetman, and moderated by David Longoria, this will be an insightful evening dedicated to advancing safer streets and equitable transportation solutions. Phoenix: Nov 14 @ The Newton Tucson: Nov 15 @ Dragoon Brewing Co. 6-8 PM (Doors at 5:30) Free bike valet at Phoenix event, provided by Phoenix Spokes People! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gv3js_iB #HealthyCommunities #PedestrianSafetyCrisis #SaferStreets #CommunityAction

Join Us for a Critical Conversation on the Pedestrian Safety Crisis! Pedestrian fatalities are a silent and often unseen epidemic occurring almost everywhere, and the time for action is overdue. The Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities, Urban Phoenix Project, and Living Streets Alliance invite you to a pivotal, cross-state discussion on multi-modal transportation, traffic safety, and the future of our streets. Phoenix Event: Thursday, November 14, 2024 | The Newton Tucson Event: Friday, November 15, 2024 | Dragoon Brewing Company 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors at 5:30 PM) We’ll be joined by Angie Schmitt, transportation expert and author of Right of Way, alongside local advocates Nicole R. (Urban Phoenix Project) and Emily Yetman (Living Streets Alliance). Let’s tackle the pedestrian safety crisis head-on and imagine and build safer, more accessible communities. Free to attend | Registration: https://lnkd.in/gv3js_iB

We're excited to celebrate the 2024 cohort of the Live Well Arizona Incubator at this year's LISC Phoenix Annual Breakfast & Community Awards. Get your tickets now to join us.?https://lnkd.in/eGU57Mz

The recording and resources are now available from last month's webinar: Housing & Community Design for Resilient & Equitable Communities. https://lnkd.in/gxWN5VuC

Good design is more than just aesthetically pleasing—it's crucial in combating the ever-increasing negative effects of climate change on our communities.?Join us for our next webinar to engage with experts from around the state as they share their expansive knowledge on various fronts—from climate resilient housing, designing for the specific threats Arizona faces in extreme heat and wildfires, to creating habitable communities, to addressing the unique challenges faced by rural areas, and the importance of incorporating nature into outdoor spaces for children.

We’re thrilled to work with The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation on the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative! ?????????? If you're a #nonprofit looking to build or renovate sports facilities for youth in under-resourced communities, apply for a grant by September 5: https://lnkd.in/eJXzd2bu

Check out the "Community-Driven Data and Evaluation Strategies to Transform Power and Place" toolkit, developed by the Build Healthy Places Network, Verge Impact Partners, and the Community Innovations for Racial Equity (CIRE) initiative. ? A special shoutout to the Cihuapactli Collective for their vital contributions to this project. Their participation in the recent CIRE cohort of 10 Community Development Corporations was instrumental in shaping this transformative resource. ? This toolkit is designed to empower communities with data-driven strategies that foster equity, transform power dynamics, and create healthier, more inclusive places. We are committed to advancing these goals across Arizona, and the Cihuapactli Collective's work exemplifies the impact we strive for. ? Join us in celebrating this milestone and exploring how we can continue to build healthier, more equitable communities together! ? #CommunityDevelopment #Equity #DataDriven #HealthyCommunities #BuildingHealthyPlaces