Facing eviction without legal representation puts renters at a serious disadvantage; access to legal support can make a critical difference. Learn how cities can strengthen residents’ housing stability through Legal Support for Renters: youtu.be/lWtmD1sokNg

In 2025, for the first time in over 70 years, St. Louis adopted a citywide Transportation & Mobility Plan, designed to make streets safer, more connected, and more accessible for everyone.

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/

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Applications for the @americawalks.bsky.social Community Change grants close tomorrow @ 10 PM ET. Don’t miss your chance to apply! Details: americawalks.org/programs/com...

As national conversations about the Healthy Families Act continue, we encourage you to read the personal story of Brittany Williams, our partner at @npwf.bsky.social, on how earned sick leave policies help alleviate the stress of unexpected life challenges. nationalpartnership.org/why-we-all-n...

Are you a city leader looking for resources on healthy, accessible food service in city-owned spaces? Explore @cspinet.org’s toolkit, designed to support and equip advocates, policymakers, and communities in implementing effective food policy changes. Learn more: www.cspi.org/GoodFood

Congratulations to the City of Seattle for earning a fourth consecutive CityHealth Gold Medal for high-quality, accessible pre-K policies in the 2025 Annual Policy Assessment!

@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social and the Baltimore City Health Dept launched the Health Policy Action Lab, training local public health staff to turn community needs into equitable, actionable policies through research, practice, & collaboration. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/baltimo...

Nashville, TN passed a #CompleteStreets policy that earned one of the highest scores among those evaluated for the 2025 Best Complete Streets policies report. 🏆 #ActivePeople Learn more about Nashville’s journey to a strong policy ⤵️ bit.ly/nashville-be...

Change happens when cities are determined and pragmatic. CityHealth’s 2025 Policy Assessment highlights policies that drive real results: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...

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Today is #TransitEquityDay — which honors Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks, & highlights the need to create systems that work for everyone, no matter who or where they are 🚶🏻‍♂️🚴🏿‍♂️👩🏼‍🦯🌄🌇 @t4america.bsky.social covers a critical gap in our current system. Learn more: t4america.org/2025/01/31/t...

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Having a home is foundational to living a healthy, full life. Yet across the U.S., affordable housing remains scarce, homelessness is rising, and more people face the risk of eviction. Learn more about CityHealth’s affordable housing policy: youtu.be/jozdo7LzESw

City leaders and advocates can find policy reports, toolkits, and implementation guides to support new or existing health policies in our Resource Center: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

This past week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors brought together city leaders nationwide to discuss 2026 priorities, including issues central to building healthier and safer cities.

RUN DON’T WALK to join @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social’s Champions Institute cohort by the new application deadline 🧑‍🦽🏃🚴 Learn more and apply by Friday, February 6 ⤵️ www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/cha...

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This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 94th Winter Meeting is convening mayors from across the country to discuss priorities for 2026 and beyond. We’re looking forward to a year of cities leading with health.

Are you looking for technical assistance on a city health policy to implement this year? Contact us and get connected with one of our expert partners: www.cityhealth.org/join-us/

As the U.S. Conference of Mayors convenes for its 94th Winter Meeting this week, mayors are coming together to share ideas and best practices for tackling the challenges facing their communities. Visit CityHealth to learn how city leaders can make a change: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

One way to limit unjust evictions is to 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...

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

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...

Did you know you can evaluate your community’s #CompleteStreets policy using @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social’s Policy Evaluation Tool?

NEW RESOURCE: Public health professionals play a critical role in preventing Elder Mistreatment. A new public health toolkit co-developed by TFAH, the Education Development Center, and the National Alliance for Caregiving is here to help. afphs.org/elder-mistre... #ElderJustice #HealthyAging

In partnership with @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social, we developed the #CompleteStreets Policy Action Guide, a practical roadmap for creating safer, more equitable, and accessible streets for all. Explore the guide:https://www.cityhealth.org/resource-center/complete-streets-action-guide/

City leaders: Find policy reports, toolkits, and implementation guides to help you implement or strengthen existing health policies in our Resource Center: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

From earned sick leave to eco-friendly purchasing, CityHealth’s policy package is designed to help residents achieve a healthier body and mind. Learn more about those policies: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Explore our interactive map to see how cities across the U.S. are creating healthier environments and improving the quality of life for their residents. Learn more here: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

Today, the City of Jacksonville launched the development of its State of the Food plan. This work will help us better understand how food is grown, accessed, and consumed as our city continues to grow.

What are the policies that should be advanced to create conditions for good health? Join us today at 2 PM ET as a panel of knowledge experts explore policies and programs that address this question. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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No one should have to live in a home that is harmful to their health. Policies like those included in our Healthy Rental Housing policy guide can help prevent that. Download the full guide and access additional resources here: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

In southeast Colorado Springs, Panorama Park has been transformed by the Trust for Public Land from a neglected 13.5-acre space into a vibrant, inclusive park serving 70,000 residents.

Local leaders are invited to apply for @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social's technical assistance and peer learning program, designed to help you become an effective champion for #CompleteStreets. Apply by 1/30. www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/cha...

City leaders: Find policy reports, toolkits, and implementation guides to help you implement or strengthen existing health policies in our Resource Center: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Are you looking for technical assistance on a city health policy to start the new year leading with health? Contact us and get connected with one of our expert partners: www.cityhealth.org/join-us/

In 2025, 11 cities showed progress by improving their overall medals, including Cleveland, Columbus, Louisville, Oakland, and Nashville, which moved from bronze to silver medals. www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...

From coast to coast, we partner with advocates and city leaders to bring health-forward policies to cities near you: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

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In 2025, 28 cities received an overall CityHealth gold medal for their greenspace policies. Cities with public greenspaces—ranging from parks and trails to public commons—help families stay healthier in both body and mind. Learn more www.cityhealth.org/greenspace-i...

Change happens when cities are determined and pragmatic. CityHealth’s 2025 Policy Assessment highlights policies that drive real results: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...

Did you catch our 2025 Policy Assessment webinar? Watch the recording for health policy insights from Tim Barnes of Community Leaders of America, Phyllis Dickerson of the African American Mayors Association, and Virginia Mayer of the Democratic Mayors Association.

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

In 2025, CityHealth awarded 434 individual policy medals across all 12 policies, including 175 gold, 121 silver, and 138 bronze medals. Explore the full assessment and see how your city compares: www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...

In 2025, eight cities across the country earned an overall CityHealth gold medal, including Chicago, which received its first-ever overall medal. Kudos to these city leaders! www.cityhealth.org/2025-assessm...