Active Living
Our bodies were made to move! FoodFitPhilly supports active living by:
- Improving and activating public spaces.
- Supporting walkable livable communities.
Current Initiatives
Public Space Enhancement Mini-Grants
Annual opportunity for funding and technical assistance to improve pedestrian environments.
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We Walk PHL
Walking communities in parks citywide. Official seasons run May-June and September-October, though many participants walk year-round.
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Grow & Walk
A semi-annual walking and gardening program in West Oak Lane developed by Black Girls with Green Thumbs.
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Aquatics
Free summertime fitness and new accessible lifts at public pools.
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Vision Zero
Citywide initiative to prevent traffic deaths and promote active transportation.
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Urban Agriculture
Programs and planning to promote gardening, farming and composting.
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Additional Resources
Past Projects
Stairwell Toolkit
A resource for employers interested in increasing workplace stairwell use.
School Physical Activity Assessment
An evaluation of elementary schools' physical activity practices in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia. 2017
Movement Break Toolkit
Directions and tools to support short physical activity sessions (movement breaks) at work.
Philly Powered
Philly Powered was a multi-year media campaign to promote everyday physical activity among adults.
