Call for Proposals: National Walking Summit 2015

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Wednesday February 25, 2015 - Thursday February 26, 2015
      8:00 pm - 7:59 pm
  • Location: Washington, DC
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Summaries

Summary Sentence: We are looking for sessions that emphasize action-oriented and results-driven programs, policies and best practices to promote walking and walkability on all fronts.

Full Summary: We are looking for sessions that emphasize action-oriented and results-driven programs, policies and best practices to promote walking and walkability on all fronts.

Proposals due Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9 p.m. PT
The Every Body Walk! Collaborative and America Walks are excited to host its 2nd National Walking Summit in Washington, D.C. on October 28-30, 2015. The Summit is the only national meeting that brings together the multiple supporters, allies, and disciplines working to increase walking and making our communities safer, attractive and accessible for walking. Please click here to get more information about the Summit or email America Walks’ Program Manager, Susan Lyon at slyon@americawalks.org

 

The Summit Program Committee is seeking individuals and groups to actively participate in the Summit. We are looking for sessions that emphasize action-oriented and results-driven programs, policies and best practices to promote walking and walkability on all fronts.  Sessions will engage and propel participants’ work to improve conditions that increase the walkability of and promote walking in communities.

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BEPHC - Healthy Places

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Public
Categories
Conference/Symposium
Keywords
active living, Call for Proposals, healthy communities, pedestrian, walking
Status
  • Created By: Meghan McMullen
  • Workflow Status: Draft
  • Created On: Jan 15, 2015 - 10:27am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 10:11pm