People tend to move more when they easily access safe places to walk, run, roll, and play. Increasing physical activity throughout Chatham County is the primary aim of Healthy Savannah’s physical activity work.
Using the CDC-inspired Active People, Healthy Savannah initiative, Healthy Savannah backs complete streets ordinances and simplified zoning rules to mend neighborhoods divided by car-centric planning and policies. We also:
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Supported the construction of a 30-mile urban loop around the City of Savannah, known as Tide to Town. Phase one has been completed.
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Conducted walking audits in key communities to glean important perspectives and data about neighborhood walkability and residents’ wants and needs.
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Organized walking school buses, which help kids walk to school in groups with adult volunteers.
Tide to Town
Healthy Walks
Equitable Parks
Walking School Buses
Biking & Pedestrian Planning
Community Assessment of Local Schools
Community Impact
New Zoning Ordinance Paves Way for a Healthier Community in Savannah
The City of Savannah Zoning Ordinance was developed in 1960 and remained stagnant as the city grew and developed. The ordinance continued to stall and delay the progress needed to meet the demands of Savannah’s growing neighborhoods. The updated zoning ordinance (NewZO) greatly improves the accessibility of the ordinance and makes key improvements such as the creation of connected street networks that support walking, biking, and access to bus routes. NewZO promotes mixed use to allow small-scale development to support neighborhood stability.
Healthy Walks Encourage Chatham County Residents to Get Up and Active
1 in 4 adults and 1 in 5 high school students fully meet physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. Barriers such as lack of access to safe walking routes or public parks limit recreation opportunities for the community, specifically in low-wealth neighborhoods.
The Healthy Savannah team is introducing the community to local trails and pathways around Chatham County through Facebook Live. Using their weekly 2-mile walks, Healthy Savannah encourages people to explore the trails with them or on their own.
Tide to Town Connects Communities in Chatham County
Residents in Savannah, Georgia struggle to meet recommended physical activity guidelines. The lack of safe and accessible spaces to engage in outdoor physical activities presents a significant obstacle. Tide to Town, a planned 30-mile network of walking and biking trails, will provide protected spaces for physical activity and serve an important role in transportation. The early phases of Tide to Town are complete and open to the public. Growing support from the City of Savannah and the people will help secure the project’s future.
News
Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition Hosts May 4 Faith Walk at Lake Mayer
Healthy Savannah’s Faith and Health Coalition will host a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and springtime fun on Sunday, May 4 at Lake Mayer Community Park. Everyone is encouraged to attend and invited to
Healthy Savannah celebrates 5 years of active walks
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Healthy Savannah has been helping our community stay active for years, and today they’re celebrating a milestone. It’s all about encouraging folks to move more and live healthier lives, one step at
Healthy Savannah Offers Public Listening Session
Healthy Savannah has scheduled an in-person public listening session from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC) The event, with support from the Center for Black Healthy &
Healthy Walks Reaching Fifth Anniversary
Back when we were all searching for ways to interact safely during the pandemic, Healthy Savannah started weekly two-mile walks that could bring people together while still allowing them their distance. Tuesday, March 25 will mark
Healthy Savannah’s Five Years of Healthy Walks Anniversary Walk
An Anniversary Walk Celebrating Five Years of Healthy Walks with Healthy Savannah On Tuesday, March 25, Healthy Savannah is inviting the public to meet up to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Healthy Walks. Participants will gather
New Year, New You: How Healthy Savannah helps people make meaningful lifestyle changes
It’s never too late to start to change your life. That’s why, every year, as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, people across the country resolve to a “new year, new me.” Sixty percent of
Healthy Savannah names new physical activity program manager
Special to the Effingham Herald SAVANNAH — Healthy Savannah announces that Devin Frails has joined the public/private coalition as its physical activity program manager. Frails’ duties will include leading and supporting a culture of health in
Healthy Savannah Announces New Physical Activity Program Manager
October 30, 2024 Devin Frails joins Healthy Savannah’s and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Team (Savannah, Ga.) Healthy Savannah is pleased to announce that Devin Frails has joined
Health, Wellness and Fitness in Savannah
Paris, France, will be buzzing with Olympic athletes this summer, but don’t worry about missing your shot at the podium. Here in Savannah, there are tons of ways to get active, embrace your inner champion, and
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