Note: As of January 1, 2008, the Active Living Network is no longer operational. To stay connected to the active living movement, visit RWJF's related national programs: http://www.rwjf.org/programareas/npolist.jsp?pid=1138.
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Active living is taking place all around the country. This map offers at-a-glance projects, resources and profiles by state.

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Active Living Network - Storybank
The Active Living Storybank is a searchable database of projects, programs and initiatives around the country promoting health through changes in the built environment.

The Storybank allows professionals, advocates, community leaders and others to find real-world examples of active living in action.

Goals of the Active Living Storybank include:
  • Connecting local, regional and national efforts around the country
  • Growing the network of people promoting active living
  • Inspiring action by demonstrating what is possible

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Check out the latest active living Storybank projects:
Active Living Partnerships at Stapleton (ALPS)

The Active Living Partnership at Stapleton (ALPS) promotes and studies the benefits of healthy community design in Stapleton and the surrounding neighborhoods. Over the next 15 to 20 years, the cit ...

Filed In: Storybank | Changing The Built Environment | Colorado | Development | Educating the Public and Pushing for Change | Health | Instituting Policy Change | Transportation
Lake Ashtabula Trail

Formed in the spring of 2000, the Sheyenne River Valley (SRV) Chapter of the North Country Trail is North Dakota.s first officially organized group of trail-making volunteers. Since the group' ...

Filed In: Storybank | Changing The Built Environment | Development | Environment | North Dakota | Transportation
Community Gardens.Tremont Community Garden

A favorite spot for senior citizens and children alike, Tremont Community Garden in the Tremont section of the Bronx includes raised planting beds where gardeners grow an assortment of fruits and v ...

Filed In: Storybank | Changing The Built Environment | Development | Environment | New York
Community Gardens.Taqwa Farms

A project of Trust for Public Land, Taqwa Farms is a unique urban park in that it generates more than 2,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables per year within its two acres. Local families and residen ...

Filed In: Storybank | Changing The Built Environment | Development | Environment | New York
Community Gardens.Sherman Avenue Community Garden

Community members of all ages visit the garden in the Morrisania section of the Bronx to escape the turmoil of the city and enjoy the peaceful and relaxing qualities of nature. Now permanently prot ...

Filed In: Storybank | Changing The Built Environment | Development | Environment | New York