Resources

General Public Health:

Mass in Motion (MiM): Prevention of overweight and obesity in Massachusetts

Commonwealth Conversations: Massachusetts Department of Public Health blog

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF): Commission to build a healthier America

Massachusetts Partnership for Healthy Communities: To build safer, healthier communities

Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC): Planning Agency for the Boston metro area

Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA): To protect and restore the Mystic River

Bike to the Sea: Building the Northern Strand Community Trail from Malden, MA to Revere, MA

Rails to Trails Conservancy: Creating a national network of trails from former rail lines

Livable Streets Alliance: Promotes transit, walking and biking in urban Boston

WalkBoston: Dedication to improving walking conditions in Massachusetts towns

WalkScore: Ranking of America's most walkable cities

Safe Routes Tip Sheet: Assessing safe walking and bicycling routes

Mystic River Corridor Strategy: Sustainable development in the Lower Mystic Valley

Healthy City Fall River: Improving the health and quality of life of those who live in Fallriver

Shape Up Somerville: Citywide campaign to increase physical activity and healthy eating

Holyoke Food & Fitness Council: Improving access to healthy food and exercise options

Groundwork Somerville: Promotes sustainable development and revitalization of the community

Farm to School: Connecting K-12 schools with produce from local farmers

CDC StairWELL to Better Health: Using the stairs at work to increase physical activity