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APPROXIMATELY

HALF

of the 200+ attendees arrived
by means other than a car

Partnered with Winter Haven for a Grand Opening Event for a Pedestrian Bridge
allowing access for walkers and bikers to safety traverse a busy highway. The event
featured a “pre-event” run, walk, bike and bus ride to feature the different modes of
transportation available along the City’s Multimodal Corridor.

Again promoted the Heart of Florida Section of the Florida Chapter of the American
Planning Association’s mini-grant to eligible applicants wanting to build a community
garden. The Heart of Florida Section provided technical assistance and up to $1,000 in
seed money.

Presented best practices for health in the build environment at the Paths to a Healthier
Pinellas Summit, the Annual Planners Conference as well as the 2nd Annual Emerald
Coast Transportation Symposium.

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