R+A is committed to elevating public health as part of all planning decisions in a community. We believe that prioritizing equity and addressing health disparities is fundamental to our work. We understand the importance of ensuring access and opportunities to healthy food, pedestrian and bicycle access, parks, open space, jobs, and health care for all residents. Our work is deeply embedded in the principles of planning for healthy places and people - we work towards developing partnerships, tools, and strategies that support a sustainable built environment and an improved quality of life.  

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• Health and environmental justice chapters of comprehensive plans

• Health in All Policies Initiatives (HiAP)

• Health Impact Assessments (HIA)

• Healthy development standards and implementation

• Environmental justice assessment and planning  

• Health districts and healthy community plans