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While creating healthy communities through built environment interventions became an objective of international health organizations, such as the World Health Organization since the mid-twentieth century, abating preventable chronic diseases continues to be a global concern. Consequently, there are few examples of mainstream application of local policy to include health priorities explicitly into community planning. This chapter discusses the case of Atlanta, Georgia, as a demonstration for prioritizing health and utilizing a health impact assessment in the region’s long-term comprehensive plan. PLAN 2040 envelopes key elements of the built environment (e.g., land use, transportation, access to health) known to impact population health. Further, the Atlanta Regional Commission incorporated economic development and sustainability principles to positively influence these factors as social determinants of health outcomes. The chapter introduces foundational definitions and philosophical frameworks to illuminate the legal basis for health inclusive community planning in Atlanta and discusses relevant frameworks for future application. |
