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The Healthy Places program works to create a built environment that encourages walkability, bikeability and physical activity.
The built environment includes the physical elements added to the natural environment to create the environment in which humans live. Examples include buildings, road systems, parks, neighborhoods, civic buildings, and schools.
The mission of the Healthy Places program is to enhance healthy and active living by establishing development policies and practices and by creating places that foster physical activity as a part of everyday life.
Learn more about walking in your neigborhood.
Columbus Neighborhood Walking Maps Project
Walking maps are being created for neighborhoods throughout the city to add more physical activity to everyday life. If you do not see a map for your neighborhood and want to help create one, contact the Healthy Places Program.
Columbus Art Walks
Walking routes and a self-guided audio tour of interesting public art, architecture and landmarks. See the Art Walks that are currently available.
Columbus Neighborhood Walking Maps
Walking maps are being created for neighborhoods throughout the city to add more physical activity to everyday life. Find your neighborhood walking map.
Creating Healthier, Safer Neighborhoods
Learn how health matters to your neighborhood, create a walking map and review development proposals.Healthy Places Healthier, Safer Neighborhoods
Creating Safe Routes to School
Keep your child safe when walking or biking to school.Healthy Places Mapping Safe Routes to School
Healthy Places Facebook Posts
Information about health and the built environment. Become a fan of Columbus Public Health on Facebook to receive notice of new posts.
About the Healthy Places Approach
Goal Setting can make or break your physical activity routine.
Build Endurance to reach your goals.
Health benefits of physical activity include weight loss, a healthy heart, and improved mood for all ages.
Safety is a necessity for all forms of exercise, including walking.
Start a Walking Group and make new friends while you exercise.
Live an Active Lifestyle in Columbus by taking advantage of local parks and safe walking routes.