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NACCHO's Community Design project enhances the capacity of local health departments (LHDs) to be involved in decision-making processes and otherwise extend their role in issues related to land use. More »
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Learn about HIA, including what it is, current research, and examples of its use in the U.S. and elsewhere. 
Over the past years, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) has been advocating the convergence of traditional urban planning with environmental health. The s1598 will mandate the inclusion of assessment in land use planning and development activities. 
The Built Environment and Health issue presents practical strategies, innovative approaches, and new research on connecting the fields of public health, planning, transportation planning, and development.
Enrollment is now open for the Health Impact Assessment Mini-Course held in San Francisco, July 22-25, 2008. 
