Speakers: Karen Roof, Consultant, Kroof EnviroHealth Consulting, CO
Anne Bikle, MLA, Environmental Planner, Seattle-King County Public Health, WA
Nationwide evidence shows that land use decisions can have significant impacts on the environment, chronic disease, and social health status. Many environmental public health professionals have taken the lead on this issue, in policy, built environment and climate change and innovative programs.
Case studies, examples, and strategies are presented highlighting the work of some local health departments including details from Seattle-King County which is spearheading the effort to make health a more explicit and recognizable part of decisions involving land use, planning, design, environmental issues and climate change. The presentation will cover updating land use plans and policies, preparing climate plans, and conducting health impact assessment and more.