Active design includes innovations adopted by hospitals and health systems to encourage physical activity. This session will discuss how innovations adopted by hospitals and health systems can encourage physical activity and give patients, visitors, and staff opportunities to engage in active transportation such as biking, walking, and using public transportation.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the principles of active design.
List opportunities to incorporate active design with little or no cost to a project.
Explore case studies where active design has made improvements to occupants' health and well-being.
Discuss ways to approach active design concepts with hospital leadership and decision makers.

Rachel MacCleery

Senior Vice President, Content, Urban Land Institute

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