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MISSION
Creating and promoting environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate physical activity into their daily routines.
VISION
To improve the physical health and safety of Ramsey County residents by positively influencing communities to improve their active community resources through infrastructure, policy and programming changes.
Active Living refers to changing the built environment to inspire behavioral change, and create opportunities for physical activity that are practical and enjoyable. Through the Active Living Ramsey Communities! design process, partnerships, programs, policies and physical projects will be considered. The premise is that Active Living will encourage walking, taking the stairs, and using recreational facilities and will help more people meet the recommendations of physical activity at least five times a week.
Benefits of a sucessful Active Living Intiative include: healthier people, safer communities, economic vitatlity and more connected community. Successful initiatives bring the community together to mobilize resources and expertise towards a common vision.
HISTORY
Active Living Ramsey Communities! was formed in 2005 to create and promote environments that make it safe and convenient for people to integrate physical activity into their daily routines. Under co-chairs Jan Parker (Ramsey County Commissioner) and Sue Gehrz (mayor, Falcon Heights), the group continues to maintain a number of initiatives and programs.
STRATEGIC PLAN
The Active Living Ramsey Communities! Strategic Plan identifies the direction of the partnership over the next five years. The goals fall into four overlapping themes: (1) improve health, (2) influence policy, (3) enhance built environment, and (4) engage communities. Active Living Strategic Plan: 2008 - 2012
NEWSLETTER
Archives (2007) - November; October; September; August; December
Active Living Ramsey Communities! ALert is a monthly newsletter providing information on how to encourage and support opportunities for physical activity throughout Ramsey County.
BROCHURE
Active Living Ramsey Communities Brochure
PRESENTATION
Active Living Ramsey Communities Presentation
2015 N. Van Dyke Street · Maplewood, MN 55109
(651) 748-2500 phone · 748-2508 fax
alrc@co.ramsey.mn.us · activelivingramseycounty.org
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) | Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays
