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Healthy, Active & Vibrant Communities

Jan 9 2011 6:50 PM

This exciting initiative focuses at the policy level to produce the farthest-reaching and longest-term solutions to the obesity epidemic. Trailnet is working with organizations and institutions throughout the St. Louis region to develop and implement policies promoting a healthy community and healthy active lifestyle in low-income communities most vulnerable to developing obesity. Trailnet is working with community leaders and stakeholders to develop a holistic approach to support healthy and active lifestyles through:

  • Policy changes
  • Education
  • Programming
  • Community planning
  • Social marketing
  • Physical projects

Trailnet's goal is to create community environments that encourage people to be healthy and active.

Major Funders:

Funding for this project was provided in part by The Missouri Foundation for Health.

Contact: Jennifer Allen, Active Transportation Manager, at 314-436-1324 x121.

  • Desoto, MO

    Desoto, MO
    De Soto, Missouri is a small town located in eastern Missouri, approximately 50 miles south of St. Louis. Read More

  • Ferguson, MO

    Ferguson, MO
    Ferguson's downtown is centered around the historic Ferguson Station train depot. Read More

  • Old North, St. Louis

    Old North, St. Louis
    Old North St. Louis has an angled street grid with fairly narrow streets that are favorable for walking and biking. Read More

  • Vinita Park, MO

    Vinita Park, MO
    Trailnet's partnership with Vinita Park started when Vinita Park became one of the first communities to participate in Trailnet's Community Planning services to develop a pedestrian and biking master plan for the city. Read More

  • Community Toolkit

    The Healthy, Active & Vibrant Community Toolkit consists of eight sets of recommendations that have been tailored to key decision-making individuals and institutions in an effort to encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Learn More