2017 National Walking Summit, “Vital and Vibrant Communities: The Power of Walkability”
- September 13, 2017
- to September 15, 2017
- St. Paul, MN
- Built Environment
- Transportation
- General
The 2017 National Walking Summit will further define, describe, and illustrate the influence and power of walkability in creating vital and vibrant places. Not only will the Summit highlight the well-known influences that walking has on physical, mental, and cognitive health, it will showcase how diverse neighborhoods and different communities have used walking and walkability to promote social and civic engagement and will explore the power of walking together and how—by creating vital and vibrant communities—we can bridge community divides and overcome existing disparities.