HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-16 Supporting the implementation of active design MiamiRESOLUTION NO. 2017-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVE DESIGN MIAMI:
DESIGN AND POLICY STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHIER
COMMUNITIES AS DEVELOPED BY THE MIAMI CENTER
FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (MCAD); DIRECTING
STAFF TO INCORPORATE STRATEGIES INTO PLANNING
FUNCTIONS AS FEASIBLE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, today's global epidemic of chronic diseases is driven by a range of factors
including the powerful impact of the built environment and, to reverse negative health trends, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that communities focus on
supporting healthy eating and active living in a variety of settings; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County is experiencing many common health concerns, including
rising obesity and chronic disease rates, and high rates of depression and other mental health issues;
and
WHEREAS, planners, architects, and public health professionals, working collaboratively,
have an essential role in addressing the rapidly growing epidemics of chronic diseases, especially
in light of mounting scientific evidence demonstrating the impact of environmental design on
physical activity and healthy eating; and
WHEREAS, Active Design is an approach to shaping communities that leverages evidence -
based urban design and architecture solutions to improve public health by influencing day-to-day
behavior that directly impact community wellbeing; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health was awarded a grant by the CDC, and the
Florida Department of Health contracted the Miami Center for Architecture 8z. Design, Inc., a Florida
Not -for -Profit and 501(c)(3) organization, in October 2015 to create Active Design strategies for use
by Miami -Dade County and cities; and
WHEREAS, after a year -long collaborative, open process which included Miami -Dade
County and 20 local municipalities, Active Design Miami: Design & Policy Strategies for Healthier
Communities ("Active Design Miami") was developed and includes strategies suited to Miami-
Dade's context and needs; and
WHEREAS, Active Design Miami provides architects, planners, urban designers and
governments with a manual of strategies for creating healthier buildings, streets, and urban spaces,
based on the latest academic research and best practices in the field; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne ("Village") is committed to creating an active city
through urban design and supports the implementation of Active Design Miami strategies in the
Village's planning functions, where feasible; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare
of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the recitals stated above is hereby adopted
and confirmed.
Section 2. Incorporating Strategies. The Village Council hereby supports the
implementation of Active Design Miami: Design and Policy Strategies for Healthier Communities
as developed by the Miami Center for Architecture and Design; and directs staff to incorporate
strategies into planning functions, as feasible.
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Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption hereof.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18`" day of April, 2017.
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MAY A PENA LINDSA
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ITA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE C
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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