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Activism for a Healthier Community

Activism for a Healthier Community. Ed Kraemer, M.D. Chair , Livable Streets Advisory Board Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board. Built Environment Public Health. Citizen Involvement & Education Elected officials & Staff Policy Built Environment Public Health.

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Activism for a Healthier Community

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  1. Activism for aHealthier Community Ed Kraemer, M.D. Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board

  2. Built Environment Public Health

  3. Citizen Involvement & Education Elected officials & Staff Policy Built Environment Public Health

  4. Livable Streets • Multimodal Transportation • Connects neighborhoods/destinations • Unites instead of separating • Encourages active living …Livable Streets principles

  5. EnvisionedProcess (simplistic) Idea Livable Streets For All City Council Mayor

  6. ActualProcess…(reality!) LS360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS Health Education Advisory Board “Complete Streets” Concept Strategic Plan “adopted” by Council Start Strategic Plan “Implementation” Mayor Buy-In 2008-2009 KPA Goal -Complete Streets KPA Goal -Complete Streets Bike/Pedestrian Friendly Community BFC Application/Review “Honorable Mention” Livable Streets Planning Committee Education/ Encouragement City Council “adopted” Resolution Draft Resolution Resolution 2010 Mayor City Staff Council Committees Planning Commission Park Board Chamber Downtown Main Street Community Groups Livable Streets Advisory Board Oct. 25th Nov. 4th 2011… Improve BFC Designation/Achieve PFC Designation Awards/Designations Resolution/Policy ReviewPolicy Implementation City Council “adopts” Ordinance Livable Streets Advisory Board Improve Public Awareness/Safety/Enforcement Education/Encouragement Improve Lee’s Summit Livable Streets over time

  7. Actual Process Health Education Advisory Board 2008-2009 Strategic Plan “adopted” by City Council LS360 CitizensStrategic Planning Process Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS Start Strategic Plan “Implementation” (Staff supported) “Complete Streets” Concept Mayor Buy-In KPA Goal -Complete Streets

  8. Subcommittees: Education & Encouragement Livable Streets concept Safe Walking/Biking/Driving www.livablestreetsls.com National Bike (and Walk) Month Bike to Work Week Facebook: Livable Streets Lee’s Summit

  9. Actual Process LS 360 KPA Goal -Complete Streets 2010 Bike/Ped Friendly Community “Honorable Mention” BFC Application/Review Livable Streets Planning Committee Education & Encouragement City Council adopted Resolution (Policy) Draft/revise Resolution (feedback) Presentations: Mayor& City Staff Council Committees Planning Commission Park Board Chamber Downtown Main Street Community Groups Resolution Resolution& Policy Livable Streets Advisory Board

  10. Livable Streets Resolution…In a Nutshell • City supports Livable Streets principles. • City intends to incorporate principlesintoplans and ordinances. • Plans are expected to be followed • Public Improvement project reports shall include: --Summary of Livable Streets elements --Reason for omission of any required elements (Submitted to City Manager or Council for consideration before project approval) • City establishes a Livable Streets Advisory Board

  11. Support for a Livable Streets Resolution • Lee’s Summit 360 • Park Board • Health Education Advisory Board • Planning Commission • Downtown Main Street • Lee's Summit Medical Center Medical Staff …and Administration • John Knox Village • Chamber of Commerce (supports concept)

  12. Shared Vision:A More Livable Community (KC Metro/State of Mo) • Walkable • Bike Friendly • Safe for All

  13. How to Get there? Livable Streets Resolution …a great next step!

  14. Actual Process 2011…and beyond… Evaluate & Improve BFC Designation… Achieve WFC (Walk Friendly) Designation… Awards/Designations Livable Streets Advisory Board Improve Public Awareness… Improve Safety & Enforcement… Education & Encouragement Facilitate Livable Streets Policy Implementation Improve Streets Conditions (Engineering; Bike/Ped Transportation Plan, Transit, etc.) Review city plans (PW & Private Development) Improve Health/Active Living over time …with support of Mayor/Council/Staff

  15. What doLivable Streets look like?

  16. Livable Streets Livable Street Elements:

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  25. Call to Action! • Contact local Elected Officials • Contact City Staff (Admin; Parks; Pub Works; Bike/Ped Coordinator) • Join (or start) a Citizens’ Action Group (e.g. bike club, walking club, bike/ped committee • Utilize “Resources” (next slide) Citizens + Staff + Elected Officials = SUCCESS!!

  26. Resources Websites: • www.completestreets.org • www.mobikefed.org • www.bikewalkkc.org • www.livablestreetsls.com • www.marc.org/bikeped/ • www.livablestreets.missouri.edu/ facebook • Missouri Livable Streets • Livable Streets Lee’s Summit Print: • Complete Streets: Best Practices (B. McCann) • Missouri Livable Streets: 1) Design Guidelines 2) Advocacy Guide

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