The Seattle Department of Transportation works citywide to create pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure that promotes safe physical activity.

The Stamford, Connecticut Westside Project supports activity, but builds trust before amenities.

The Fenway Alliance revitalizes a cultural district by improving walkability.

The Paterno Trivium transforms an unsafe traffic intersection into a neighborhood gathering spot.

Community Coalition reduces violence and crime by closing neighborhood liquor stores.

South Los Angeles has an African American cultural tradition marked by rich culinary, artistic, musical, and architectural achievements. Today, South LA is predominantly Latino. In the late 1980’s, the area’s struggles with crime and violence intensified during the crack cocaine epidemic. Crisis levels of homicide became a catalyst for community activists and leaders to search for tangible ways to halt the substance abuse and violence that were tearing apart the community.

The Evergreen Jogging Path Coalition (EJPC) created an outdoor fitness area that promotes health by encouraging physical activity. With the help of the Latino Urban Forum, residents transformed a cracked sidewalk that ringed the Evergreen Cemetery into a 1.5 mile rubberized jogging path.