The tool kit is a national resource, available in both French and English. Currently it can be downloaded at no cost online on the Heart and Stroke Foundation website at http://www.heartandstroke.ca/HealthyCommunities. (Not yet available as of April 1). Pending additional funding, print copies may become available.
Those working in health promotion and public health can use the tool kit to inform themselves around the importance of the built environment and how it influences health, and then can integrate it into their health promotion work. They can take the toolkit out to their communities, using the resources in the tool kit including the PowerPoint presentation with speaking notes, the tips for encouraging active, healthy design, and the Neighbourhood active, healthy design checklist. In addition, the HSFC is developing a workshop based on the tool kit. This workshop will be available at no cost to others on the Heart and Stroke Foundation website. The workshop will be available in the Spring of 2010.
When communities opt for active, healthy design, they set the stage for community members to be more active, protect their heart health and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Residents and groups who would like their communities to develop in ways that support active living can play an important role in creating change. The new built environment tool kit is there to help make it happen!
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