Designing Healthier Places Information Session

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Upcoming sessions  (All on Thursdays; all times eastern

Note: Program postponed until 2022.  New information sessions to be announced.  Please register to get updates on this program.

What's This?
This is for anyone or any team interested in applying for the Designing Healthier Places program.  If you're not familiar with the program, you should start by learning more about it. 
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what happens in the advisory session?
You can get answers on:

  • How to build the best team for this opportunity
  • How to get support for your application 

And other questions you may have about the program.


Thank you!
Meet the instructor

Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP

Leo is the President of Creative Placemaking Communities and creator and director of Designing Healthier Places.

He is a national award-winning urban planner who specializes in community economic development, creative placemaking, culturally competent placemaking, adult education, and leadership development. 

Through his Community Coaching program and other initiatives, Leo has coached local leaders in more than a dozen communities in New Jersey and New York.   His work has inspired new arts community arts projects, changes in local laws, and the creation of two new local arts councils in New Jersey.   
Patrick Jones - Course author
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