To increase engagement and improve health outcomes among Detroit’s youth aged 15-24, the Detroit Parks Coalition will establish a Youth Council where young leaders will serve as park ambassadors, organizing events and promoting park usage through peer-led...
To improve pedestrian safety and access to health care in Onaway, the Onaway M-68/M-33 Sidewalk Project will design a 1,500-foot ADA-compliant sidewalk connecting residents to the Thunder Bay Health Clinic and Awakon Park. This initiative will address transportation...
To address disparities in youth physical activity, InPACT will expand its successful school-based program by incorporating brief, daily exercise sessions into the school day, and providing comprehensive support to teachers and health coordinators. The initiative will...
To address the growing concern over road safety and limited non-motorized transportation options in Peninsula Township, this project will engage the community in developing a detailed plan to connect existing and new trails to create safer, more connected routes for...
To improve access to essential services and enhance overall well-being in Central Lake and surrounding townships, a nonmotorized trail will be developed to provide safe and accessible pathways for walking and cycling. This initiative will connect residents, including...
To ensure equitable access to active transportation funding in underserved rural communities, the West Michigan Trails initiative will streamline the planning and pre-development process for trail projects in an 18-county region. By supporting the Indiana-Michigan...
To enhance community health and well-being in Missaukee County, the Missaukee Conservation District will transform an 80-acre land gift into the Jamieson Nature Education Center, featuring ADA-accessible trails and natural play areas. The project prioritizes community...
The GRDC will educate community members on the social determinants of health and how the built environment plays a large role in health outcomes and will provide a platform for community members to voice their concerns about environmental factors that impact their...
The City of Detroit aims to improve the built environment of Detroit parks to increase access to greenspace and promote physical activity through planning and community engagement efforts. Rouge Park, Eliza Howell Park, Farwell Park, and O’Hair Park were selected to...
