(Indianapolis, Ind.) – National walkability expert Dan Burden wiill share best practices from throughout the country, as well as his observations about opportunities for better built environments in Indiana, during the upcoming annual meeting of the statewide Greenways Foundation.
Burden, executive director of the non-profit Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, will highlight places across the country—includingg in Indiana—that have improved health, well-being, economic vibranccy and retail success through walkable streets and quality urban and rural trails. He also will illustrate opportunities in Indiana to create connected communities that support active living.
Burden’s observations are informed by his nearly 40 years of experience in helping more than 3,500 communities throughout the world, including several in Indiana. Burden and the team he leads at the WALC Institute help residents envision streets and public spaces that are more supportive of economic development, active living, neighborhood health and safe access to schools.
The luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tues., March 6 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland Street. Burden will conduct an optional, short walkability audit with anyone interested immediately following the luncheon.
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About the Greenways Foundation
The Greenways Foundation is a statewide, charitable trust providing leadership and advocacy in the growth and use of Indiana greenways and trails. We do this by catalyzing action and facilitating cooperation between government and private sector partners, providing technical assistance for community-based efforts and soliciting and distributing financial resources to support the development, enhancement and operation of all Indiana greenways and trails.
About the WALC Institute
The WALC Institute is an educational, non-profit organization working to create healthy, connected communities that support active living and that advance opportunities for all people through walkable streets, livable cities and better built environments. The Institute is based in Port Townsend, Wash., and assists communities throughout North America and the world. More information is online at
www.walklive.org and by email to
team@walklive.org.
