Policy Center

Current California Convergence policy action priorities

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Policy Center

Five broad areas of policy change to improve the environment for health statewide and locally. Identified by communities as current Convergence priorities.

Joint Use

- Joint use of school and community assets, school playgrounds, pools, ball fields... read more

Land Use/Climate

– Affect planning decisions to help reduce reliance on cars, increase walkability and bikeability... read more

Healthy Food Retail

- Access to healthy food in diverse, under-served communities... read more

Soda/Water

- Decrease consumption of soda/sugar sweetened beverages; improve access to fresh drinking water... read more

Safety/Violence Prevention

- Improve the appearance of neighborhoods and parks; institutionalize community programs that foster social cohesion... read more

THE Policy Center

Areas of policy change to improve the environment for health, identified by California Convergence communities as current policy priorities.

More information on these initiatives: 



CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATION
Action Matrix

Policy Priorities for Action 2011

Lists current state legislation ready for community and statewide action, within each of the five Convergence Policy Streams.

Draft prepared for the Convergence Steering Committee, to inform regions' 2011 policy prioritization process.


CA Convergence Legislative Agenda Matrix (Draft) - March 2011.doc


CA Convergence & Strategic Alliance Policy Priorities
May 2011
CA Convergence & Strategic Alliance Policy Priorities: Leading the Way - California’s Approach to Health and Equity in Tough Times (Draft) - May 2011


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