Community design refers to all the elements of a community that are human-made and form the physical characteristics of that community. It includes:

• buildings, such as schools, workplaces, and homes,
• roads,
• parks and recreation areas,
• transportation systems, and
• places to buy food.

Well-designed communities can improve public health. The design and maintenance of our communities may be related to

• chronic diseases
• obesity
• mental health, and
• the effects of climate change.

For more information about community design, visit CDC’s Healthy Places website.

Tracking Community Design

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