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01 Designing for Healthy Living
02 Designing with Wellness in Mind
03 The Role of Place and Space in Wellness
04 The ROI of Wellness Design
05 The Nine Principles of Healthy Living
06 Principle 1: Smart Location
07 Principle 2: Integrate Nature
08 Principle 3: Mix Uses
09 Principle 4: Mix It Up
10 Principle 5: Circulation Alternatives
11 Principle 6: Pride of Place
12 Principle 7: Provide Access to Healthy Foods
13 Principle 8: Lifelong Learning
14 Principle 9: Sustainable Development
15 Visit Us Online

PRINCIPLE 8

Lifelong Learning

We foster opportunities for intellectual growth and exchange for all ages by finding ways to allow access to educational facilities and programming within walking distance of residences.

Positive health and wellness benefits result from:

  • Access to ongoing, lifelong education.
  • Walking and biking to schools as part of a safe, active transportation network.

PRINCIPLE 8

Lifelong Learning

We foster opportunities for intellectual growth and exchange for all ages by finding ways to allow access to educational facilities and programming within walking distance of residences.

Positive health and wellness benefits result from:

  • Access to ongoing, lifelong education.
  • Walking and biking to schools as part of a safe, active transportation network.

Scholar’s Walk

Minneapolis, Minnesota

This new pedestrian corridor celebrates discovery and achievement at the University of Minnesota. The landscape, artistic exhibits, displays, and plazas transform this experience in to the most highly valued, educational space on campus.

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