This report presents the findings from the a 2024 survey that explored how Public Health Units (PHUs) across Ontario are using health-supportive tools (HSTs) in their engagement with municipal land use planning processes. The report identifies key barriers, opportunities, and recommendations for future action, including a repository of sharable tools. This report was prepared by the Built Environment Work Group at the Ontario Public Health Association.
The findings will help inform next steps that may include tool development and expanding training opportunities, as well as supporting knowledge sharing between public health and planning partners.
Should you have any feedback or wish to connect further about the findings, feel free to reach out to Sarah Merkel, smerkel@hpph.ca.
The NCCHPP is pleased to collaborate in disseminating these findings to strengthen the integration of health considerations in municipal land use planning processes in Canada.
To consult the report, click on the link below:
Report – Health in All Plans: Leveraging Tools to Integrate Health into Land Use Planning
63 pages
Additional Resources
- Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit Built Environment Comment Menu
(PDF file) - Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit Toolkit for Land Use Policy and Planning
(PDF file) - City of Hamilton Parking Rate Calculator
(Excel file) - Municipal Policy Response Template
(Word file) - OPHA Ministry of Environment Cemetery Guidelines for Medical Officers of Health
(PDF file) - South East Health Unit Health Equity Program Planning Tool
(PDF file) - Regional Niagara Bicycling Committee Model Municipal Bicycle Transportation Policies
(PDF file) - 43. Niagara Region. Students on the Move Project
(PDF file) - North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Health Equity Assessment Tool
(Word file) - Municipal Primer Active Transportation and Physical Activity in Timiskaming
(PDF file) - Municipal Active Travel Improvement Tool and Physical Activity Tool
(Excel file) - Healthy Built Environment Resource Windsor Essex
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