Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network for a free webinar that discusses street design tools and techniques that promote walkability and public health.

The COVID-19 crisis has made many rethink the way public streets are utilized. Cities have begun closing down streets to vehicles and opening them up for pedestrian foot traffic and recreational use. The Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network will host a timely webinar with Dan Burden and Mark Fenton of Blue Zones to discuss the link between walkability and improved public health with street design tools and techniques.

Who: The Maryland Department of Planning, the Smart Growth Network, and Blue Zones

What: Walkability and Health: Building Strong, Vibrant and Resilient Communities – Part I: Tools and Techniques

When: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EDT

For more information and to register for the webinar, visit the event page.

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