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#CompleteStreets help cities design roads that are safe and accessible for everyone—whether walking, biking, taking transit, or driving. Learn more: youtu.be/P3kLbH7dWbU?...

Developed in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, our latest 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...

Early intervention and local partnerships can reduce harm and help keep people housed. This month, Los Angeles County launched a new Eviction Diversion Pilot Program to help tenants and landlords resolve rent disputes before they go to court. Read more: palisadesnews.com/county-launc...

Through CityHealth’s Smoke-Free Indoor Air policies, cities are using evidence-based strategies to provide residents with cleaner, healthier air. Explore our resources: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Casinos, bars, multi-unit housing, and other public spaces should have clean air to protect everyone’s health. CityHealth helps cities implement smoke- and vapor-free indoor air policies: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Right-to-counsel programs are one of the most effective tools cities can use to prevent evictions and keep families housed. When tenants have legal representation, cities can reduce evictions, keep families housed, and create a more balanced system for everyone. shelterforce.org/2026/04/29/a...

Today is National Bike to Work Day! Here’s your safety checklist: Wear your Helmet Ride with traffic Stop at all red lights and stop signs Be Serious About Safety on your way to work today

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

In partnership with NIEER, we explore how high-quality, accessible pre-K policies expand opportunity and provide a healthy start in life for all children. Learn more: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

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Congrats, @HoustonTX, on adopting a pilot to improve oversight of high-risk apartments and protect renters! This is an important step toward healthy rental housing. We’d welcome the opportunity to serve as a resource as this moves forward. Learn more 👇 www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

Happy National Bike Month! 🚲 This May, we’re celebrating cycling—and the policies that make it safer for everyone to ride. #CompleteStreets help ensure roads work for people walking, biking, rolling, driving, and taking transit. Learn more: www.cityhealth.org/complete-str...

Protecting greenspace means protecting community health. Cincinnati plans to create new public parkland along Mill Creek and the Miami-Erie Canal in Ohio, expanding access to nature with opportunities for walking, bird-watching, and recreation. Learn more: hoodline.com/2026/04/mill...

New data from the CDC Foundation finds that flavored products are driving youth e-cigarette use, with nearly 92.5% of users starting with flavored products. Learn more: www.tobaccofreekids.org/press-releas...

Big milestone for Georgia! According to a new report by NIEER, Georgia has become the first state to offer universal pre-K and meet all preschool quality benchmarks. Nearly 1.8M children now attend state-funded preschool programs nationwide. Learn more: nieer.org/yearbook/2025

Cities have a responsibility to support healthy food purchasing to promote better eating in public facilities, including worksites, parks, and hospitals. Learn more about healthy food purchasing solutions: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

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: www.cityhealth.org/find-a-city/

Small greenspaces, big policy impact! 🌳 As climate change brings heavier rainfall, cities like Los Angeles are swapping concrete for greenspace that absorbs stormwater and reduces pressure on aging sewer systems built for a different climate. Learn more: grist.org/cities/pocke...

Communities deserve access to safe, healthy outdoor greenspaces 🌳 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for Greenspace Equity Program Appraisal Grants, which aim to reduce upfront costs for land acquisition projects in underserved communities.

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

Our Affordable Housing Trusts toolkit is designed to help policymakers and program administrators improve how they report on and evaluate Affordable Housing Trusts policies. Learn more: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

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

With CityHealth’s policy guidance, local leaders 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/

Casinos, bars, multi-unit housing, and other public spaces should have clean air to protect everyone’s health. CityHealth helps cities implement smoke- and vapor-free indoor air policies: www.cityhealth.org/our-policy-p...

Through initiatives like the ActiveATL: Recreation & Parks for All Master Plan, Atlanta is improving recreational programs, facilities, and opportunities to connect with nature. Learn more ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eKK...

A new article highlights how a nonprofit in Pennsylvania, Valley in Motion, is using CityHealth’s evidence-based policies to improve daily life—showing that small and mid-sized cities can take meaningful steps to strengthen community well-being. Learn more: www.valleyinmotion.org/post/cityhea...

What happens when tenants have access to legal counsel? In Nashville, a pilot eviction right to counsel program helped strengthen low-income tenants’ housing stability and reduce the risk of eviction. Learn more: bit.ly/3QMlzaA

Protecting renters from eviction matters. A new study from @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social and UCLA shows that states with stronger eviction protections saw smaller increases in homelessness. Learn more: publichealth.jhu.edu/2026/evictio...

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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...

A new study in @jamahealthforum.com suggests that California’s local and statewide flavored tobacco bans may be helping reduce teen e-cigarette use without leading to increases in cigarette smoking. Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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...

(1/2) Through San Antonio’s Housing Trust, historic apartments in the city are being upgraded with accessibility features, supportive services, and renovated units, providing residents with a safe, stable place to call home.

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

CityHealth’s Resource Center provides evidence-based tools, guides, and toolkits to help communities promote health and equity: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

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According to new research from @urbaninstitute.bsky.social, children who attend pre-K starting at age 3 are significantly more likely to stay in public schools through kindergarten and remain in the same school. Learn more: bit.ly/4u7SWms

We’re thrilled to share our new Affordable Housing Trusts toolkit, designed to help policymakers and program administrators improve how they report on and evaluate Affordable Housing Trusts policies. Learn more: www.cityhealth.org/resource-cen...

Developed in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, our latest 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...

This #EarthDay, Atlanta is committed to expanding access to parks and greenspaces for all residents.

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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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsYK...

Local leaders across the country are grappling with the growing challenge of housing affordability. In our latest blog, Tom Martin, CityHealth’s Director of Communications, reflects on 10 years of progress—and how cities can continue to build healthier housing systems.

What does it take to build a healthy community? In San Antonio, local leaders are helping to shape healthier futures through intentional, collective work. See CityHealth at their recent city council meeting and read the full proclamation below ⬇️

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

In California, local flavored tobacco bans were associated with reduced #ENDS use among youth but were not linked to increased #Cigarette use, with effects observed after multiple years of policy implementation. ja.ma/3O1VqU9

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...

Atlanta’s Cook Park, once devastated by severe flooding in 2002, now manages stormwater by capturing rainfall on-site and from the surrounding neighborhood.