Thanks to a diverse group of partners committed to creating walkable community environments, Shelby’s Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan prioritizes sidewalk and greenway connections between important destinations and supports mixed land use policies to create more such connections as the community grows. In addition, the YMCA and Department of Parks and Recreation provide many formal programs to get community members engaged in routine physical activity. Local schools are also emphasizing healthy eating and physical activity through the board of education’s new wellness policy and the implementation of a classroom-based energizer curriculum.