activism for a healthier community
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Activism for a Healthier Community. Ed Kraemer, M.D. Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006 Co-chair, Health Education Advisory Board Founding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board. Talking Points. 1. Second Hand Smoke (SHS) causes illness & death - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Activism for aHealthier Community
Ed Kraemer, M.D.Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006Co-chair, Health Education Advisory BoardFounding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board
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Talking Points
1. Second Hand Smoke (SHS) causes illness & death
2. There is no risk-free level of exposure to SHS3. Ventilation systems cannot remove SHS.4. Smoke free laws don’t harm local economy.5. Businesses benefit from being smoke free.
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Envisioned Process
Idea
Mayor City
Council
CleanAir For All
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Actual Process…(reality!)
2006
Health Education Advisory Board
Request toCity Council
“Clean Air” Concept
MayorBuy-In
Citizens Organize:“Just One Meeting”
No action by City Council
Consideroptions
“Clean Air Lee’s Summit”Citizens Group(Dr. SalanskiDr. Kraemer)
Communityeducation
Clean Indoor AirProposedOrdinance
Clean Air IndependenceClean Air KC
Return to Council with:-- Petition signatures-- Surgeon General Report-- Strong Community Showing
Council adopts
Clean Indoor Air Act
Public Hearing
Partner with
Bars & some restaurants exempted…to be placed on ballot
“Vote YES!Clean Air Lee’s Summit”Campaign…
Public vote:Do you want All restaurants& bars in LS to be smoke free?
YES: 71 %
No: 29 %
Revised Clean Indoor Air Act takes effectMarch 17, 2007
2005
Citizens’ Initiative
Petition
Recruitment & training
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Health Benefits of Smoke Free Workplace Laws
• More smokers quit.• Improved public health• Reduced acute MI hospitalizations & death
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Smoke Free Laws enacted afterLee’s Summit & Independence:
• KC Metro:KC, Mo Liberty Blue Springs North KCGladstone Parkville Grandview BeltonRaymore Fairway Leawood Lenexa Mission Olathe Overland Park Prairie Roeland Park
• Other Missouri Cities:Maryville Chillicothe Kirksville ColumbiaJeff City Fulton Lake St. Louis O’FallonCreve Coeur St. Louis Clayton Brentwood Kirkwood Nixa Springfield
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I had become…
an
ACCIDENTALACTIVIST!
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Livable Streets
• Streets are for everybody!• Multimodal Transportation• Connects neighborhoods/destinations• Unites instead of separating• Encourages active living
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Livable Streets??
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Livable Streets??
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Which is more inviting??
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Which is safer??
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Which is safer??
or:
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Built Environment
Activity Public Health?
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Diabetes
Built Environment
Public Health
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Hypertension
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Obesity
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You
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Built Environment
Activity Public Health
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Citizen Involvement & Education! Elected officials & Staff Policy
Built Environment
Activity…Public Health
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Envisioned Process
Idea
Mayor City
Council
LivableStreets
For All
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Actual Process
2010
Health Education Advisory Board
Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS
“Complete Streets” Concept
MayorBuy-In
LS360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process
Strategic Plan “adopted” by Council
Start Strategic Plan “Implementation”
Livable Streets Planning Committee
Education/Encouragement
Bike/Pedestrian Friendly Community
Draft Resolution
“Honorable Mention”
Resolution/Policy
MayorCity StaffCouncil CommitteesPlanning CommissionPark BoardChamberDowntown Main StreetCommunity Groups
ResolutionCity Council“adopted”Resolution
BFC Application/Review
KPA Goal -Complete Streets
KPA Goal -Complete Streets
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
City Council “adopts”Ordinance
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
Nov. 4thOct. 25th
Education/Encouragement
Awards/Designations
Review Policy Implementation
Improve BFC Designation/Achieve PFC Designation
Improve Public Awareness/Safety/Enforcement
Improve Lee’s Summit Livable Streets over time
2008-2009
2011…
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Livable Streets
Similar Initiatives(as of 2009):
National: Complete Streets Coalition Regional: MARC
Ped Net (Columbia) Trail Net (St. Louis)
State: MO Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation
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Livable Streets
Similar Initiatives(as of 2009): Missouri communities:
Columbia DeSoto FergusonFestus St. Louis St. JosephCrystal City Elsberry Pevely Herculaneum
…Lee’s Summit?
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Livable Streets
Benefits to Community: Connectivity Property values Economy Public Health & Safety Environment Community Image National recognition
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What do Livable Streets
look like?
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Livable StreetsElements:
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Livable StreetsElements:
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Actual ProcessHealth Education Advisory Board
Bicycle Friendly Community Rally – Shawnee, KS
“Complete Streets” Concept
MayorBuy-In
LS360 Citizens Strategic Planning Process
Strategic Plan “adopted” by City Council
Livable StreetsPlanning
Committee
2008-2009
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Interested Citizens, 11
Small Business, 8
Medical, 7
Cyclists, 6
City Staff,
5Special needs, 4
Education, 4
Walker / Runner, 4
MODOT / Traffic Engineers, 3
Developer, 2
Livable Streets Planning CommitteeComposition
Interested Citizens
Small Business
Medical
Cyclists
City Staff
Handicapped
Education
Walker / Runner
MODOT / Traffic Engineers
Developer
Parks Board
Retired Police
KCATA
Church
National Planner
Ed Kraemer
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Actual Process
2010
Livable Streets Planning Committee
Education &Encouragement
Bike/Ped Friendly Community
Draft/revise Resolution (feedback)
“Honorable Mention”
Resolution &Policy
Presentations:Mayor& City StaffCouncil CommitteesPlanning CommissionPark BoardChamberDowntown Main StreetCommunity Groups
City CounciladoptedResolution(Policy)
BFC Application/Review
LS 360KPA Goal -Complete Streets
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
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Subcommittees:
Education & Encouragement
Livable Streets concept Safe Walking/Biking/Driving National Bike (and Walk) Month Bike to Work Week www.livablestreetsls.com Facebook: Livable Streets Lee’s Summit
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Livable Streets Resolution…In a Nutshell
• City supports Livable Streets principles.• City intends to incorporate principles into plans and
ordinances.
• Every Public Improvement proposal shall include: --Summary of Livable Streets elements --Reason for omission of any required elements
City establishes a Livable Streets Advisory Board
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• Lee’s Summit 360 • Park Board• Health Education Advisory Board• Planning Commission• Downtown Main Street• Lee's Summit Medical Center Medical Staff …and Administration• John Knox Village• Chamber of Commerce (supports concept)
Support for a Livable Streets Resolution
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Shared Vision:
A More Livable Community
(KC Metro/State of Mo)
– Walkable – Bike Friendly– Safe for All
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How to Get there?
Livable Streets Resolution
…a great next step!
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2010:Council Adopts
Livable Streets Resolution/Policy!
2011: Mayor & Council Create
Livable Streets Advisory Board!
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Livable Streets InitiativesEnacted after Lee’s Summit’s
KC Metro:Ks: Leawood; Overland Park; KC; Roeland ParkMo: KC; Independence; Blue Springs; Belton; Grandview Regional: BikeWalk KCOther Mo. Cities: Springfield; ClaytonState:
Missouri Livable StreetsMissouri Complete Streets Resolution 2011
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Actual Process
Livable StreetsAdvisory Board
Education & Encouragement
Awards/Designations
Review Livable Streets Policy Implementation
Evaluate & Improve BFC Designation… Achieve WFC (Walk Friendly) Designation…
Improve Public Awareness…Improve Safety & Enforcement…
Improve Streets Conditions (Engineering; Bike/Ped Transportation Plan, etc.)…
Improve Health/Active Living over time…
…with support of Mayor & Council (Elected officials) & Staff
2011…and beyond…
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City of Lee’s SummitLivable Streets Progress
2010: Livable Streets Policy (#2 in nation)
2011: Livable Streets Advisory BoardBicycle Transportation PlanSidewalk Program/Curb ProgramSafe Routes to School ProgramWalk Friendly Community Award!!
2012Bicycle Friendly Community???
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We got it!
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Call to Action!
• Contact local Elected Officials• Contact City Staff (Admin; Parks; Pub Works;
Bike/Ped Coordinator)• Join (or start) a Citizens’ Action Group (e.g.
bike club, walking club, bike/ped committee • Utilize “Resources” (next slide)
Citizens + Staff + Elected Officials = SUCCESS!!
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ResourcesWebsites:•www.apha.org •smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets •mobikefed.org•bikewalkkc.org •livablestreetsls.com •marc.org/bikeped/ •livablestreets.missouri.edu/ •trailnet.org •pednet.org Print: •Complete Streets: Best Practices (B. McCann)•Missouri Livable Streets (Advocacy Guide and Design Manual)----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Clean Air: www.cleanairkc.com www.tobaccofreemo.org
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Accidental Activism Algorithm
Choose an issue you are passionate about. Show up. Hang around. Do what needs to be done.
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Become an…
ACCIDENTALACTIVIST!
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Activism for aHealthier Community
Ed Kraemer, M.D.Co-chair, Clean Air Lee’s Summit, 2006Co-chair, Health Education Advisory BoardFounding Chair, Livable Streets Advisory Board
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Livable StreetsWho benefits?
Older citizensChildren/familiesPeople with special needs (ADA)People who walk, ride a bike, drive a car, take a busBusiness owners/merchantsEconomically challenged
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City of Lee’s SummitLivable Streets Progress
Before 2010: Greenway Master Plan; DowntownEarly “complete streets” type projectsLS 360 Citizens’ Strategic Plan
2010: Livable Streets Planning Committee“Honorable Mention” Bicycle Friendly CommunityLivable Streets Policy (#2 in nation)
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Livable Streets: PrinciplesDesigned to serve everyone: PedestriansBicyclistsTransit ridersMotoristsPersons of all ages and abilities
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