Strategies

Goal 1: Increase access to healthy eating via programs, environment, and policy.

• Establish retail opportunities for fresh food access in NE Park Hill.
• Expand, renovate and/or develop community gardens.
• Develop and promote “Plant a Row for Park Hill” to increase produce at food distribution sites.
• Establish and promote food distribution sites with Share Colorado.
• Provide nutrition education series through community partners.
• Provide HEAL trainings for childcare providers and businesses.
• Support and Promote DPS School Wellness Policy and Events in Park Hill Schools.

Goal 2: Create equal opportunities for active living through programs, environment, and policy.

• Influence and participate in neighborhood revitalization projects.
• Promote walking/active living (tai chi) programs throughout Park Hill.
• Plan and promote African and Cultural Dance programs.
• Collaborate with city agencies to promote and implement safe routes to school.
• Create and improve multi-use paths, sidewalks, curbs, alleys and lighting.
• Implement community landscaping projects to create an environment that encourages active living.

Goal 3: Increase bikability of Park Hill neighborhood through programs, environment and policy.

• Install bike racks in community destinations.
• Advocate for bikability policies impacting Park Hill.
• Establish Park Hill Bike Depot as a community destination for bicycle distribution and maintenance.
• Improve bicycle safety knowledge and riding skills for residents.