Location Winona Minnesota
Organization Winona County (Community Services, Administration, and Planning and Environmental Services), Minnesota Department of Health

In 2014, Winona County Community Services produced a countywide Active Living Plan to provide direction on policies and practices that create active communities through nonmotorized transportation (biking and walking) and access to community recreation facilities. Winona County, along with the Minnesota Department of Health, conducted a health impact assessment to enhance the Active Living Plan by including a more holistic analysis of policy decisions that may ultimately influence physical activity.

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At A Glance
  • Status:
    Completed
  • Publication date:
    2015, April
  • Decision-making levels:
    County
  • Sectors:
    Planning and zoning, Transportation
  • Additional topic areas:
    Active transportation, Land-use planning, Mental/behavioral health, Parks and green spaces
  • Drivers of health:
    Diet and physical activity, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities, Safe street infrastructure
  • Affected populations:
    Economically disadvantaged, Older adults
  • Community types:
    Urban, Suburban, Rural
  • Research methods:
    Stakeholder interviews, Literature review, Focus groups
  • Funding source:
    Health Impact Project grantee