In 2020, Massachusetts made history as the first state to restrict the sale of all flavored tobacco products. A new report finds that since then, smoking rates have dropped by 1.37 percentage points, and the policy could save nearly $200 million in health care costs over the next decade.

#CompleteStreets policies work when city leaders listen to community needs.

In partnership with @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social and Trust for Public Land, we explore how #CompleteStreets and greenspace policies work together to help communities thrive. www.cityhealth.org/resource/saf...

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Developed with our partners, @enterprisenow.bsky.social, the Affordable Housing Trusts Policy Action Guide is a practical resource for cities and advocates to create or improve Affordable Housing Trusts. Explore the full guide: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Cities across the U.S. are prioritizing green space to boost health, equity, and economic growth. Data-driven planning helps leaders make green space central to urban life, creating healthier, more resilient communities. Learn more: www.esri.com/about/newsro...

From policy to practice, cities lead the way. CityHealth’s Resource Center offers local, evidence-based tools to help communities advance health and equity. www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Public greenspaces, from parks to trails to tree canopies, help families thrive and keep the environment healthy. Learn how Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is expanding access to natural community spaces in Fort Worth: youtu.be/TbzhHt6jEzI?...

Affordable Housing Trusts are critical tools for addressing housing affordability, but measuring impact matters. Our new toolkit helps policymakers and city leaders make equity-centered frameworks and strengthen policy. Explore the toolkit to learn more: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

City leaders: Are you seeking technical assistance for a city health policy you're planning to implement this year? Contact us to connect with one of our expert partners: www.cityhealth.org/join-us/

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

CityHealth is celebrating 10 years! Local policy is one of the most powerful tools cities have to improve residents’ lives. Read more: www.cityhealth.org/resource/10-...

With CityHealth’s policy guidance, cities are putting people’s health first. See what’s happening in a city near you: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

With CityHealth’s policy guidance, cities are putting people’s health first. See what’s happening in a city near you: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

Curious about how we select our policies? Learn about our policy selection process and criteria: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Looking for guidance on purchasing eco-friendly products? Watch this video on how to use eco-friendly product databases: youtu.be/d2FvRZBEcw0?...

Healthy Rental Housing policies ensure homes meet safety standards. Cities like Boston are leading the way with meaningful reforms: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXpP...

🏫 High-quality pre-K programs set the stage for long-term success for every child. CityHealth provides technical support to cities implementing effective, high-quality pre-K policies: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

According to @nlihc.org, 7.2 million more affordable housing units are needed for extremely low-income households. Affordable Housing Trusts can help communities be more inclusive for every resident. Learn more: youtu.be/jozdo7LzESw?...

Developed with Enterprise Community Partners, our Healthy Rental Housing Workbook helps cities and organizations set clear, measurable outreach goals to support local community efforts around Healthy Rental Housing policies. Explore the full workbook: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

In partnership with @ceh.org, we explore how #EcoFriendlyPurchasing policies work together to help communities thrive. Explore our toolkit for cities to learn more: www.cityhealth.org/eco-friendly...

Discover CityHealth’s policies designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life in the 75 largest U.S. cities. See how your city performed in our latest assessment: cityhealth.org/2025-assessment/

In partnership with NIEER, we developed a new resource for cities to explore research showing that high-quality early learning programs can positively impact children’s learning, development, and health: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

🏠 Affordable Housing Trusts are critical tools for addressing housing affordability, but measuring impact matters. CityHealth’s new guide helps policymakers and city leaders make equity-centered frameworks and strengthen policy. Explore the guide: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Want to be the first to know about our new policy reports, webinars featuring local leaders, and more? Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop: www.cityhealth.org/join-us/

Explore our interactive map to see how cities across the U.S. are leading with health and creating a healthier environment for their residents. www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

Safe, accessible streets are essential for health, safety, and equity. Through CityHealth’s Complete Streets policy, cities are advancing evidence-based approaches that design streets for everyone—whether they walk, bike, take transit, use a wheelchair, or drive.

Curious about how we select our policies? Learn about our policy selection process and criteria: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

CityHealth partners with advocates and city leaders to bring health-forward policies to cities near you: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

City leaders, advocates, community members: Explore our Resource Center for evidence-based tools designed to advance health and equity: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Last year, Austin, Cincinnati, Irvine, Phoenix, and Tulsa earned an overall bronze medal across all 12 policies for the first time. Learn more about our policy selection process and criteria today: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Do you know about our new Affordable Housing Trusts Policy Action Guide? Developed by our partner, @enterprisenow.bsky.social the Affordable Housing Trusts Policy Action Guide is a practical resource for cities and advocates to create or improve Affordable Housing Trusts.

Explore our latest blogs and tools that help cities expand access for all residents to have a safe place to live, a healthy body and mind, and a thriving environment. www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Access to High-Quality, Accessible Pre-K does more than prepare children for kindergarten — it supports working families and advances economic stability for caregivers providing full-time care. Read more about this policy: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Whencities guarantee Earned Sick Leave policies, they help ensure all residentsdon’t have to choose between their health and their paycheck, while protecting their health and others'. Read our policy brief to learn more: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

🍎 By prioritizing Healthy Food Purchasing on public property, from parks to city offices to daycare facilities, cities ensure residents have access to nutritious options, while also saving millions in preventable health care costs. Learn more: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Developed by our partner, Enterprise Community Partners, the new Affordable Housing Trusts Policy Action Guide is a practical resource for cities and advocates to create or improve Affordable Housing Trusts. Explore the full guide here: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Looking for guidance on purchasing eco-friendly products? In this video, we explain how to use eco-friendly product databases ⬇️ youtu.be/d2FvRZBEcw0?...

For over 10 years, CityHealth has helped cities turn evidence into action. When cities commit to proven policies, real change follows. Join us: www.cityhealth.org/join-us/

🖍️ What’s the latest on pre-K in U.S. cities? We partnered with NIEER to share an updated look at cities leading the way in early education, with insights into funding streams, program design, access, and more. Read the study: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Through CityHealth’s Flavored Tobacco Restrictions and Smoke-Free Indoor Air policies, cities are using evidence-based strategies to provide residents with cleaner, healthier air. Here’s what that looks like in Nashville.

Do you live in or know about a place where Complete Streets has supported a healthy, thriving community? @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social is looking for stories for an upcoming report about the economic impacts of Complete Streets. Drop your suggestions in this form by March 3 ⤵️

Wonder how we choose the policies we highlight? Explore our policy selection process and criteria here: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

A recent article featuring data from our partners at NIEER notes that while Texas leads in pre-K enrollment, funding and quality programming varies across the state. Learn which districts in TX are leading in kindergarten readiness: www.star-telegram.com/news/local/e...

Many renters face eviction without access to legal representation, putting their housing, health, and economic stability at risk. Learn more about how right to counsel policies protect renters and improve public health: www.cityhealth.org/wp-content/u...

From policy to practice, cities lead the way. CityHealth’s Resource Center offers local, evidence-based tools to help communities advance health and equity. www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

⚖️Facing eviction without a lawyer puts renters at a disadvantage. CityHealth’s Legal Support for Renters policy helps cities provide legal representation, prevent unnecessary evictions, and strengthen community stability—see it in action in New Orleans: youtu.be/lWtmD1sokNg

At a moment when cities are often portrayed as slow to act, these gold cities remind us that local governments are driving change, addressing community needs, and creating healthier, more vibrant neighborhoods. Learn more in our 2025 Annual Report: www.cityhealth.org/resource/new...

It's time to implement an approach to transportation planning that prioritizes people 🚶🏿‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🧑🏽‍🦽👨🏿‍🦯 We created this Policy Action Guide in partnership with @cityhealth.bsky.social to help leaders & advocates do just that. Check it out ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/knowledge-hu...

As CityHealth marks its 10th anniversary, Executive Director Katrina Forrest reflects on what it really takes to drive durable public health progress at the local level. If you care about health, equity, and local leadership, this is worth the read: www.cityhealth.org/resource/10-... #CityHealth10