Walkable Volusia

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK! Walkable Volusia is creating our first long-term strategic plan. If you have five minutes, let us know what you think we are doing well (or not so well!) and help us a chart our course for better, stronger communities!

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We are thrilled to announce the next installment of Walkable Volusia University on July 11th at DeLand City Hall! Dr. Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, is a professor, scholar, and published researcher in the fields of urban planning and public health. How does our city building affect us, physically and mentally? Why does sprawl make us lonely, isolated, and sick? Join us to find out! Link in bio to reserve your spot. Free to attend and lunch provided!

Join us for the next installment of Walkable Volusia University on July 11th! Dr. Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, of Stetson University will be presenting on Building Healthy Cities: The Intersection of Urban Planning and Public Health. The event will be held at the DeLand City Commission Chamber and lunch will be provided.

WV University - Building Healthy Cities! · Walkable Volusia Join us for the newest installment of Walkable Volusia University: Building Healthy Cities - the Intersection of Urban Planning and Public Health, presented by Dr. Asal Mohamadi Johnson, PhD, of Stetson University. Dr. Mohamadi Johnson is a scholar of urban planning and public health, a published re...

Port Orange has some of the worst bicyclist infrastructure in the county, and some of the busiest and most congested roadways. Tragedies like this are inevitable until something changes.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Port Orange, police say Port Orange police said a pedestrian was hit and killed in the 5000 block of Williamson Boulevard on June 6.

We want to keep y'all in the loop as we move into a period of growth and transformation unprecedented in our org's history. Following the election of our new board in May, we have hit the ground running with new initiatives that you will start seeing soon! We are engaging in long-term strategic planning, setting specific, measurable goals for success. We are ramping up our community outreach (book club coming soon 👀) and creating new assets for our neighbors, like an interactive bike rack map for the major cities. We are starting to put together the first statewide network of bike/ped, pro-housing, and safe streets organizations for information sharing and collaboration. And today we launched a new page on our website (walkablevolusia.org/projecthelp) where community stakeholders can get our advocates pushing for safety improvements, sustainable infill, and affordability housing across Volusia. There has never been a better time to get involved and sustain our mission. Become a member at the link in our bio for just $10 a year. Thank you to all our members, business partners, elected and appointed city allies, and supporters who have made the last two years possible. Onward!

We are excited to launch our Project Help page at WalkableVolusia.org for community stakeholders looking for help with their initiatives! If you are advocating for bicycle and pedestrian safety and infrastructure, sustainable infill housing, downtown revitalization, or common-sense city code updates we want to jump in the fight with you!

https://www.walkablevolusia.org/projecthelp

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Car-dependency and sprawl were sold to us by the auto industry and the politicians they owned. Our elected officials today have inherited the inertia of that era, content to leave things where they stand and relegate the people to a life of sickness, isolation, and a profound cultural malaise. The only thing that can reverse it is us. Become a member at the link in our bio for just $10/year and make a difference!

This is a choice our elected officials make

We’re heading into the most dangerous months of the year for bicyclists. 🚲⚠️ Sharing the road is a 2-way street.

Cyclists — ride defensively:
🚴 Stay visible
🚴 Ride with the flow of traffic
🚴 Be predictable

Drivers, remember to check:
🚗 Blind spots before changing lanes
🚗 Intersections before making a turn
🚗 Your mirror before opening your car door

CITY BOARD VACANCIES!

Serving on a city board is the best way to start making positive change RIGHT NOW! The following city boards are currently taking applications to fill vacant seats. Drop a comment or send us a DM if you apply!

DAYTONA BEACH

Planning Board - Zone 6
Through zoning and land use decisions, support the city's need for a diverse, affordable, infill housing stock!

Tree and Beautification Advisory Board - Zone 2, 3, 5, and 6
Key to creating walkable communities is advocating for beautification, tree cover, and good use of green spaces to promote livability!

Historic Preservation Board - Zone 3 and 5
A fantastic way to preserve historic charm while also balancing the evolving housing, mobility, and affordability needs of the city!

Apply here: https://www.daytonabeach.gov/380/Boards-Committees

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

Planning and Zoning Board
Through zoning and land use decisions, support the city's need for a diverse, affordable, infill housing stock!

Apply here: https://www.cityofnsb.com/1340/Boards-and-Commissions

ORMOND BEACH

Historic Landmark Preservation Board
A fantastic way to preserve historic charm while also balancing the evolving housing, mobility, and affordability needs of the city!

Apply here: https://www.ormondbeach.org/79/Boards-Committees