Center for Active Design

🍂 🦃 Wishing all our American colleagues a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 🍂 As we take this time to celebrate gratitude and togetherness, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication to integrating health into all that you do. Your contributions make a meaningful impact every day, and we’re thankful to have your support as we strive to ensure all communities have access to healthier spaces and places.  May your holiday be filled with joy, good health, and moments of reflection with loved ones. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

🌍 Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it's a present-day crisis impacting public health, economies, and global security. As #COP29 continues in Baku, the stakes are higher than ever, and the demand for sustainable solutions is stronger than ever. For countries and companies, embracing sustainability is no longer optional—it’s essential, and being demanded by populations globally. Renewables are affordable, abundant, crucial for energy security, and vital to creating a healthier future for all. With the clean tech market projected to triple by 2035, matching the scale of crude oil, this is the moment for decisive action. Bold climate policies and strategic investments today will secure our future tomorrow. Learn more about the future of the climate fight on Forbes: https://bit.ly/3Z2VYeV #ClimateAction #Sustainability #BuiltEnvironment #Fitwel #ESG

🚶♀️Ensuring walkable access to vital resources like grocery stores, pharmacies, doctors, and childcare is key to creating a more people-centric city. 🌍 Paris prioritized this through its 15-minute city strategy, leading to a 50% drop in car traffic and a 40% reduction in air pollution since 2002! 🌱🚗 This transformation helped make Paris a more walkable, livable city. Learn how Paris is setting the standard for healthier, sustainable urban living: https://ow.ly/a1Kj50U5eER #UrbanDesign #HealthyCities #Walkability #15MinuteCity #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ActiveDesign

🗳️ Today is Election Day! 🗳️ At Center for Active Design, we believe that voting is a vital way to shape a healthier future for all. Your vote influences decisions that impact health, wellness, and equity in our communities. By making your voice heard, you're contributing to a healthier, stronger society. Remember: 🌏 Plan your trip – Know your polling location and hours 💡 Stay informed – Review any materials you need before heading out. Let's build a healthier future together—one vote at a time! #ElectionDay #PublicHealth #YourVoteMatters #CivicEngagement

“With a people-first approach grounded in rigorous public health research, the addition of Jessica Long and Rachel MacCleery to our Board reinforces our commitment to delivering data-driven, evidence-based solutions,” said Sara Karerat, Managing Director of Center for Active Design. “Their expertise will not only create healthier environments but also provide measurable value to real estate stakeholders.” We’re thrilled to see our new board members, Jessica and Rachel, recognized as 'movers and shakers' in the latest Fortune Most Powerful Women Newsletter. https://lnkd.in/dcxqJ6HU #HealthyBuildings #Sustainability #ESG #Fitwel Urban Land Institute Nareit

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Jessica Long and Rachel MacCleery to our Board of Directors! Their extensive expertise in ESG, sustainability, and public health will help us further our mission of creating healthier built environments. Welcome aboard, Jessica and Rachel! Together, we’ll continue to drive the healthy building movement forward! #HealthyBuildings #Sustainability #ESG #Fitwel

More than half of U.S. buildings are located in disaster-prone areas. As #climatechange intensifies the frequency of natural disasters, it's critical to address how the #builtenvironment can mitigate these impacts. Join Center for Active Design’s Sara Karerat and Joanna Frank for this year's #ClimateWeek webinar, "Urgency in Action: How Fitwel Certification System Addresses Climate Change and Resilience," on September 26th at 1 PM EST. Discover how Fitwel's data-driven strategies help tackle the intersection of climate change and public health. Register now: https://ow.ly/wtQ450Tup5l

🌍 Join us on Thursday for Building for Tomorrow | Enhancing Resilience in the Built Environment During the Climate Crisis It’s no longer a question of when, but a matter of immediate action to tackle climate change and resilience head-on. Join our webinar to explore how the #FitwelStandard addresses both climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, helping create resilient, healthy spaces for the future. 📅 Date: Thurs. Sept 26 🕒 Time: 1:00 PM ET Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-DKcsPn Check out Urban Land Institute's guide to #ClimateWeekNYC 2024 for commercial real estate: https://lnkd.in/eDf6px4m #ClimateAction #Sustainability #HealthyBuildings #Resilience #Fitwel

Cities are at the forefront of climate action! Join Center for Active Design's Sara Karerat tomorrow at 9AM ET for the webinar, Urban Power Unleashed: Cities as Climate Action Heroes, to kick off #ClimateWeekNYC. The webinar will explore how urban areas are leading the charge in tackling climate change. From innovative policies to sustainable development, cities are proving to be powerful agents of change. This event will bring together thought leaders and city planners to discuss the transformative role that cities play in building a more sustainable, resilient future. Don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/diPMeV3m #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #UrbanResilience #ClimateWeek

Record heatwaves are impacting the Central U.S. and the urgency to address urban heat is critical. For more on recent heatwaves from The Washington Post: https://ow.ly/wNBQ50T8CPC Discover how we can adapt our cities to face these climate challenges head-on with new insights from the Center for Active Design experts: https://ow.ly/uAAl50T8CPz #ClimateResilience #Heatwaves #UrbanResilience