Resolution No. 2017-27 Supporting Goals of Active Design Miami - June 14, 2017 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF ACTIVE
DESIGN MIAMI: DESIGN AND POLICY STRATEGIES FOR HEALTHIER
COMMUNITIES AS DEVELOPED BY THE MIAMI CENTER FOR
ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN (MCAD); DIRECTING STAFF TO
CONTINUE TO INCORPORATE ACTIVE DESIGN STRATEGIES INTO
PLANNING FUNCTIONS AS FEASIBLE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, today's global epidemic of chronic diseases is driven by a range of factors
including the powerful impact of the built environment and to reverse negative health
trends, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that
communities focus on supporting healthy eating and active living in a variety of settings;
and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County is experiencing many common health concerns; and
WHEREAS, planners, architects, and public health professionals, working
collaboratively, have an essential role in addressing the rapidly growing epidemics of
chronic diseases, especially in light of mounting scientific evidence demonstrating the
impact of environmental design on physical activity and healthy eating; and
WHEREAS, Active Design is an approach to shaping communities that leverages
evidence-based urban design and architecture solutions to improve public health by
influencing day-to-day behavior that directly impact community wellbeing; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health was awarded a grant by the CDC, and
the Florida Department of Health contracted the Miami Center for Architecture & Design
(a 501c3) in October 2015 to create Active Design strategies for use by Miami-Dade
County and cities; and
WHEREAS, after a year-long collaborative open process, which included Miami-Dade
County and 20 local municipalities, Active Design Miami: Design & Policy Strategies for
Healthier Communities was developed and includes strategies suited to Miami-Dade's
context and needs; and
WHEREAS, Active Design Miami provide architects, planners, urban designers and
governments with a manual of strategies for creating healthier buildings, streets, and
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urban spaces, based on the latest academic research and best practices in the field;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura has demonstrated its commitment to creating an
active city through urban design by provision of parks with facilities that accommodate
all ages and abilities and incorporate amenities to support user comfort, by creating a
zoning district that requires intergenerational accommodations, by participating in and
being designated as a Tree City for the past 20 years, by implementing a City
sponsored bike share program and a green building incentive program, and by
preparing a mobility plan to enhance the pedestrian experience.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission supports the goals of Active Design Miami: Design
and Policy Strategies for Healthier Communities as developed by the Miami Center for
Architecture and Design; and directs staff to continue to incorporate active design
strategies into planning functions, as feasible.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Weinberg, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman Absent
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Howard Weinberg Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2017.
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ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
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ELLISA L. HORV adop7 MC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
This Resolution was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this l-z\ day of 31-19, 2017.
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