The Active Living Network makes it easier for professionals and advocates to connect with others working on active living, find real-world projects and access the tools they need to advance their efforts. It also gives people and organizations a way to promote their work, events and new publications.

At activeliving.org visitors can:

* Search for real-world projects in all 50 states
* Rate, bookmark or comment on materials
* Find fact sheets, communications tool kits and references
* Search for information by topic, keyword or activity
* View profiles of people making a difference in cities, towns and neighborhoods
* Read the most current news on issues concerning healthy design
* Subscribe to RSS feeds based on interest areas

DESIGNING ACTIVE COMMUNITIES, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

The Active Living Network, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, works to promote the connection between places and health and to build a coalition of leaders interested in creating environments for people to be physically active.

This month, the Network is paying tribute to 10 people whose efforts to create more active communities are helping Americans lead healthier lives-the city planners, policymakers and other professionals whose ideas are being adopted nationwide.

"The Network's Top 10 Active Living Heroes highlight stories of people working towards safe, activity-friendly communities from every corner of the nation," says Welling Savo Justin, Active Living Network project manager. "Healthy living requires healthy places to be active every day. These heroes are making it happen. We are celebrating these heroes to show what's possible and connect great ideas across the country through our interactive website."

Related Link: Active Living Network

For more information contact:

Welling Savo Justin
Active Living Network
1932 First Avenue, Suite 507
Seattle
WA 98101
USA

Phone: 206-792-0433
Fax: 206-374-7798
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.activeliving.org