Strategies

Goal 1: Form an effective Coalition.

• Form and maintain an effective Coalition organization.
• Improve INTERNAL communication and evaluation strategies within the Coalition.
• To continue to develop and employ effective EXTERNAL communication strategies to raise awareness and community buy-in of Healthy Lifestyle La Plata Coalition activities.

Goal 2: Continue pursuing Safe Routes to School funding and implementation.

• If funded by a Safe Routes to School grant in 2008, implement that grant. Reapply for 2009 funding for same or expanded projects, depending on funding in '08.
• Promote Healthy Food Choices in La Plata County schools.
• Promote and support Coordinated School Health programs in Durango Schools.
• Continue strong collaboration with Durango Public Schools.

Goal 3: Promote Worksite Wellness in the greater Durango community.

• Outreach to Durango employers and employees to adopt successful worksite wellness strategies.
• Sustain existing, and support start-up, Worksite Wellness programs in the community.

Goal 4: Partner with Providers, Healthcare organizations, and Public Health in community efforts to bring affordable, accessible health care to Durango.

• HLLP will be an active participant in the Community Health Advisory Committee and other organizations which lead the campaign to establish a Health Service District and health care reform in Durango.
• Participate in on-going efforts to encourage and support mothers to breastfeed their infants.
• Provide local healthcare providers with obesity, nutrition, worksite wellness, and physical activity resources.

Goal 5: Promote Healthy Local Food choices in the Durango community.

• Facilitate connections between local growers/producers and buyers (individuals, institutions, organizations, worksites, restaurants, groceries, etc.) in order to promote healthy food choices.
• Work for organizational, environmental, and policy change on healthy local food issues.
• Provide information and outreach to the Durango community on the benefits of choosing healthy local foods.

Goal 6: Promote an Active Community Environment by encouraging and facilitating physical activity in the greater Durango area.

• Together with community partners and local government work toward the adoption of policies, programs, and a built environment that supports the safe, enjoyable walking and bicycle riding and other forms of multi-modal active transportation.
• To create a comprehensive needs analysis of road, path, transit, and bike parking facilities in the City, School District, and County to determine what is necessary to safely and efficiently accommodate bicycles and pedestrians.
• To encourage physical activity and an active lifestyle in the Durango community.