Five Fundamentals of the Framework for Healthy Neighborhoods TM:

  1. 1.Environment

  2. air quality

  3. water

  4. energy conservation

  5. waste minimization

  6. habitat preservation

  7. 2.Architecture + Planning

  8. sense of place

  9. planning + design

  10. land use

  11. mixed use

  12. adequate infrastructure

  13. 3.Economy

  14. mixed use

  15. revitalization + regeneration

  16. live + work

  17. public spaces

  18. mass transit

  19. 4.Agriculture

  20. natural beauty

  21. farmland

  22. local food

  23. agriculture preservation

  24. alternative farming

  25. 5.Civic Society

  26. sense of community

  27. diversity

  28. education

  29. local culture

  30. governance

 

A healthy neighborhood is one that uses a cyclical, ecological approach to sustaining locality.


A healthy neighborhood connects food production to energy conservation and bike paths to a diverse economy.


A healthy neighborhood’s character is unique and is a result of its natural and architectural history and social dynamics. It offers choice and diversity in housing, work, transportation and the commons. The residents and businesses have control of and pride in their distinctive and autonomous neighborhood system.

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