Center for Active Design
New York City, United States
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Founded in 2012, Center for Active Design is a non-governmental organisation based in New York City, United States working on health, community development.
The Center for Active Design is a non-profit organisation that works to improve public health through the built environment. It translates evidence-based research on how buildings, neighbourhoods and public spaces affect health into practical design, development and operational tools for architects, planners, developers, investors and policymakers. Its work spans education, applied research and action, and includes the Fitwel health-focused building standard and the Active Design Guidelines 2.0. Founded in New York City in 2012 following a city initiative led by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, it operates with international reach and collaborates with a Research Advisory of academic and industry experts.
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Fitwel Standard
Health
Health-focused building certification standard, administered by CfAD as the official third-party certification body for Fitwel.
Active Design Guidelines 2.0
Health
Expanded evidence-informed playbook for designing spaces that support physical activity, mental wellbeing, social connection and civic engagement, developed with New York City.
Fitwel Ambassador Program
Health
Programme training individuals to promote and support Fitwel certification and healthy building practice.
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