[NFBSea] FW: What's the Buzz? 🐝August Walkability News

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From: America Walks <social at americawalks.org> 
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Subject: What's the Buzz? 🐝August Walkability News

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Monthly Newsletter | August 2025

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Check out our Walkability Wins and be inspired.

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You’ve started to build momentum in your community for a gathering place, a safer way to cross a street, or a more vibrant main street. The little things that make a big difference. But you need money to take it to the next level, especially since your local government doesn’t have the funds to help. Where do you look next for dollars?

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💥 Week Without Driving💥

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Mark your calendar!
We're getting ready for the Week Without Driving 2025.
We'll see you September 29th - October 5th.

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💥What We're Reading💥

*	 <https://americawalks.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d35539cc015436b144b62c5e4&id=0fb797509b&e=ba4278ba05> This City Is Getting Serious About Sidewalks. Will Others Follow Suit? - Governing

*	 <https://americawalks.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d35539cc015436b144b62c5e4&id=189ae6df43&e=ba4278ba05> Struggling to get in your daily steps? It may be your city’s fault. - Grist

*	 <https://americawalks.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d35539cc015436b144b62c5e4&id=f006fb6e02&e=ba4278ba05> Empathic Design: Perspectives on Creating Inclusive Spaces - Elgin Cleckley (Island Press)

*	 <https://americawalks.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d35539cc015436b144b62c5e4&id=62689d50d4&e=ba4278ba05> California will let agencies pay for housing to offset increased driving - State Smart Transportation Initiative

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The Walk2Connect Movement Leader program provides the tools and skills you need to create walking and rolling events - for health, community outreach, mobility justice advocacy, social connection, nature connection, and more. Movement Leader training can be made available to local residents, organizational/agency teams, community advocates, and more. 

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