EPA to Help Bangor and Waterville, Maine Improve Health, Environment and Revitalize Local Economy
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In many communities, health care facilities can be catalysts for economic development, while investment in existing neighborhoods can improve walkability, protect air and water quality, encourage cleanup and reuse of contaminated properties, and conserve open spaces and natural resources.
Through Healthy Places for Healthy People, a team of experts will help community members and health care facility partners develop strategies and an action plan to address persistent needs, such as better health, improved public safety, basic infrastructure, and jobs. Partner organizations include community health centers (including Federally Qualified Health Centers), nonprofit hospitals, and other health care facilities.
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"We are thrilled to have this opportunity to engage so many diverse partners to create a vibrant, healthy community, where everyone thrives," said
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"We look forward to this opportunity to work with the
More information:
Healthy Places for Healthy People (www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/healthy-places-healthy-people)
Map of Healthy Places for Healthy People communities (www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-06/hp2_map2017.jpg)
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