Fit Community Champions



City of Asheville — 2009-2012 Fit Community
"Bronze", City of Asheville
Opportunities abound in Asheville to access healthy local foods, whether through multiple farmers’ and tailgate markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) programs that bring fresh produce to city drop-off locations, or a burgeoning number of community gardens and gardening education programs across the city. Asheville also emphasizes active transportation through initiatives such as a “Strive Not to Drive” campaign in which the mayor and city officials participated, and the “Downtown of the Move” program that encourages walking via marked routes, maps, and incentives. Pedestrian and bicycle plans support greater connectivity, and walkability audits have influenced the design of several large developments. Local health partners and a strong volunteer network offer healthy cooking classes and a wide variety of recreational physical activity programs throughout the community.