Best and Promising Practices for the Built Environment

The following are national programs and campaigns promoting changes to the built environment and active recreation.

National Complete Streets Coalition
his campaign works to address the livability of our neighborhoods across the country by supporting changes in how our streets are designed to be walker and bicycle friendly. Learn how communities can make simple changes to make residents more active.

National Center for Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School programs enables community leaders, schools and caregivers to improve safety and encourage children to safely walk and bicycle to school.

The Green Hour
The Green Hour program teaches children to engage in free play with nature.

VERB Summer Scorecard
The Summer Scorecard program is the ticket to summer fun for 9 to 13 year olds. The program encourages children to be physically active and provides incentives for reaching their goal.