CityHealth Executive Director, Katrina Forrest joined The Wooden Teeth pod to talk about how cities are leading with policy—greenspace policy to be specific—as a solution to help with extreme heat, build climate resilience and to help boost the mental and physical health of their residents.

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Cities with renter representation have seen eviction filings drop by 30%, families stay in their homes, and children stay in their schools. Preventing eviction also protects physical & mental health. Watch how right-to-counsel policies help keep families safe: youtu.be/SJx3QQZS6A8?...

A Complete Streets policy is the first step to creating safe, healthy communities. 📝✨ Join @cityhealth.bsky.social & @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social for a webinar exploring how communities are moving from paper to progress. Details ⤵️ burness.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@smartgrowthusa.bsky.social is helping KY cities—Bowling Green, Morehead & Winchester—test quick-build projects to make state roads safer for everyone. These temporary installations help cities plan long-term improvements, boost safety, and build partnerships.

Investing in Pre-K is building brighter futures! Cities are using innovative strategies in 2025 to fund early learning programs and give every child a strong start: Download our latest report on how cities are funding public Pre-K in 2025: www.cityhealth.org/city-funding...

Too many kids start kindergarten already behind: Only 48% of children from families earning a low income are school-ready at age 5. High-quality pre-K policies can change that—helping kids get a healthy start, supporting working parents, and delivering big dividends for cities.

REMINDER: Join us on 9/30 at 3 PM ET for a webinar with @cspinet.org and @ceh.org as we discuss how Healthy Food Purchasing and Eco-Friendly Purchasing policies are driving change in cities nationwide. Register to join: burness.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our new Greenspace Policy Action Guide offers resources for city leaders, staff, and community advocates to unlock opportunities for greener, healthier cities. Read more and download the guide here: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

September is National Food Safety Education Month, and through Healthy Food Purchasing policies, local governments can use their purchasing power to make safe, nutritious food available in public places. Learn how your city can make healthy choices: youtu.be/93l-jsr6WYI

Stay up to date with CityHealth’s news and help drive change in your city. Get involved today: cityhealth.org/join-us

In a new book, David L. Prytherch of @miamiuniversity.bsky.social explores how nine major American cities embraced the idea of designing livable streets.

CityHealth applauds city mayors across the country for demonstrating strong leadership in advancing public health and equity.

City governments wield significant power through purchasing, and the right policies can apply that power to create healthier, more sustainable communities. Join us Sept. 30, 3 pm ET, for a conversation on “Procuring Health” with @ceh.org and @cspinet.org. Register: burness.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Greenspaces are more than parks—they improve health, strengthen communities, and create sustainable solutions for cities.

City governments have enormous buying power. When guided by the right policies, that power can transform food systems, model healthy practices, and build stronger communities.

Imagine turning vacant lots, rights-of-way, or overlooked spaces into thriving parks and green spaces.

Are you a city employee passionate about how parks can drive community development, public health, climate resilience, economic vitality, and quality of life?

As kids head back to school, it’s the perfect time to focus on family well-being.

Greenspaces are more than parks—they improve health, strengthen communities, and create sustainable solutions for cities.

City governments wield significant power through purchasing, and the right policies can apply that power to create healthier, more sustainable communities.

As summer winds down, cities across the country continue to face extreme heat waves, making accessible greenspaces more essential than ever.

Are you a city leader looking to connect and explore policies that improve health in your community? Contact us and get connected with one of our expert partners: www.cityhealth.org/join-us/

Access to nutritious and healthy food purchasing is essential for communities to have more options to choose what’s best for their health.

Learn how leaders near you are pushing for positive change in residents’ health through policies like Complete Streets, greenspace, and affordable housing: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

Affordable, accessible, high-quality childhood education is just as important for parents as it is for children.

Do you want to learn how you can move policy into action? Join us on 9/8 at 11:00 a.m. EDT for a webinar hosted by @amjpublichealth.bsky.social.

City govt has enormous buying power, and when paired with the right policies those purchases can help build healthier communities! Join @cityhealth.bsky.social, @ceh.org, and CSPI for a webinar exploring how well-constructed purchasing policies are making change in cities nationwide.

How do city residents really feel about their communities? In a new LinkedIn article, we explore how CityHealth promoted a set of urban health policies that led to 86 policy changes across the largest cities in the U.S. Read the full article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/cityhe...

@bigcitieshealth.org is hosting a webinar on September 10 to discuss new research that reveals how city residents view overdose prevention – and how messaging can move the public toward stronger support for public health strategies. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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#CompleteStreets is an approach to planning and designing streets that are for everyone—if you’re walking, rolling, biking, or driving. Read more on @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social's website to learn about the purpose of Complete Streets: www.smartgrowthamerica.org/program-of-w...

One way to limit unjust evictions is through policies that prevent landlords from refusing to offer a new lease without cause. Learn more about the impact of legal support for renters: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipuu...

*NEW* San Antonio City Council has approved a new project to build a concrete trail that will connect Lady Bird Johnson Park and other trails in the Greenway Trail system — with features like boardwalks, shaded rest areas, and more. communityimpact.com/san-antonio/...

One 🔑 concept in our Communicating About Public Health toolkit is that public health benefits everyone — by keeping water clean, preventing disease, improving air quality, and more. Explore the full toolkit for other tips and insights to explain the value of public health: https://bit.ly/3UIxkgV

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More than 7,000 pedestrians are killed on U.S. roads each year. At the same time, nearly half of U.S. adults don’t get enough physical activity, often because safe, accessible places to walk, roll, or bike simply don’t exist.

CityHealth policies employ best practices, with criteria recommended by experts and implementation partners. Learn more about our policies: www.cityhealth.org/about-us/abo...

In partnership with @cspinet.org, we’re proud to support policies that bring nutritious, affordable food to communities across the country. Download our policy brief on how Healthy Food Purchasing policies are making an impact: www.cityhealth.org/wp-content/u...

ICYMI: “The State of the Cities” report by The National League of Cities captures local leaders’ collective vision and unwavering commitment to advancing investments in their communities to improve the health of residents. Explore the full report: www.nlc.org/wp-content/u...

New research shows broad support for public health’s work to prevent overdose. @bigcitieshealth.org's new messaging playbook shows what works to move city residents from “probably” to “definitely” backing harm reduction and other OD prevention tools. Read now: bigcitieshealth.org/overdose-pre...

A new poll finds the American public strongly supports advertising campaigns to reduce smoking, such as the CDC’s Tips from Former Smokers campaign and the FDA’s The Real Cost campaign.

Policies such as housing, healthy food access, and access to greenspaces are proven to improve residents’ physical and mental health. Explore our full policy package to learn more about the policies we advocate for: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Find the nearest city and learn how leaders near you are pushing for positive change in residents’ health: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

SECURE, a new study funded by @rwjf.org, finds that Black mothers living in neighborhoods with increasing eviction filings face a 68% higher risk of premature birth, even if they are not personally evicted.

CityHealth policies are proven to provide evidence-backed solutions for city leaders, advocates, and residents. Learn more about how you can help your community thrive: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

10 days left!: @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social is still accepting applications for the Community Connectors program, which helps small and mid-sized cities repair the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads. Learn more and apply by August 31 ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

A strong Complete Streets policy isn’t just smart planning—it’s an equity-focused solution to some of today’s most urgent public health challenges. Read our latest blog to learn more about our policy: www.cityhealth.org/resource/com...

CityHealth offers free, expert-developed resources to help local leaders and advocates implement solutions that work. Explore our resources and take action: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

At CityHealth, we equip local leaders with actionable, evidence-based policy solutions proven to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. Explore the full policy package: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...