Fitwel-certified communities are designed to strengthen connection, promote everyday movement, and support long-term well-being—creating places where residents can truly thrive.

Key Messages

• Connection Is Health. Prolonged social isolation and loneliness can impact health in ways comparable to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. Fitwel-certified communities are intentionally designed to foster connection, belonging, and social engagement.

• Movement Built In. Walkability, parks, bike infrastructure, and walking paths make physical activity part of daily life—not an extra effort.

• Nature Supports Well-Being. Tree canopy, green space, and outdoor gathering areas promote restoration, stress reduction, and comfort while strengthening community bonds.

Purpose
This one-pager provides a clear, compelling snapshot of how Fitwel-certified communities go beyond traditional development. By embedding evidence-based strategies into neighborhood design—from walkability and parks to shared gathering spaces and tree canopy—Fitwel helps create environments that reduce isolation, support physical and mental health, and enhance everyday quality of life.

Every Fitwel-certified property is built to promote health, safety, and quality of life—helping residents feel better every day. Fitwel Low-Rise Residential one-pager shows proven benefits Fitwel-certified garden-style apartments, townhomes, student housing, and similar developments.

Key Messages

• Built for Health. Evidence-based strategies enhance physical, mental, and social well-being across residential environments.

• Safe, Connected, and Sustainable. Prioritizes safety, comfort, walkability, and access to green spaces that support resident health.

• Health Where You Live. When well-being is embedded in design, it transforms how residents live, feel, and thrive.

Purpose
This one-pager provides a clear, powerful snapshot on how Fitwel-certified residential projects go beyond design—creating communities where health and resilience are part of everyday life.

Every Fitwel-certified property is built to promote health, safety, and quality of life—helping residents feel better every day.

Key Messages

• Built for Health. Fitwel's evidence-based strategies encourage movement, improve sleep, and foster community connection.

• Safe, Well-Kept, and Walkable. Reliable maintenance, secure environments, and access to green, walkable spaces—always putting resident well-being first.

• Health Where It Matters. When health is built into your home, it shows up in how you live, feel, and thrive.

Purpose
This one-pager is a quick, powerful snapshot of how Fitwel-certified homes go beyond four walls, giving residents a safer, healthier, and more connected lifestyle—where home truly supports well-being.

We’ve developed a concise, visually engaging one-pager to equip clients and teams with a clear way to showcase the value of Fitwel-certified offices and workspaces. Designed for leasing presentations, tenant communications, and property-level materials, this resource highlights how prioritizing employee health and well-being drives tangible business outcomes.

Key Messages:

• Attract and retain top talent: Employees prioritize health and well-being when choosing where to work.

• Boost productivity and morale: Fitwel strategies create environments where teams thrive.

• Reduce turnover and increase satisfaction: Healthy workspaces translate to happier, more engaged employees.

• Demonstrate ROI: Health-focused design delivers measurable business value and competitive advantage.

This one-pager provides a quick, powerful snapshot of how Fitwel-certified spaces support both people and business performance, helping clients communicate value effectively and inspire confidence in their tenants and teams.

Healthier Communities. Proven Impact.

The Active Design Guidelines 2.0 (ADG 2.0) At-A-Glance distills the most essential insights from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s updated, evidence-based design playbook—offering a clear, powerful snapshot of how the built environment can advance health, equity, and resilience across communities. Created in partnership with the Center for Active Design® (CfAD) and the NYC Health Department, this resource reflects 15 years of global progress linking design decisions to real, measurable health outcomes.

To download the full publication, visit the CfAD site.

Key Messages

• Built for Health & Equity. ADG 2.0 expands the focus beyond physical activity to address mental health, social well-being, safety, trust, and climate resilience—creating communities where every design decision supports quality of life.

• Engaged, Connected Communities. Grounded in inclusive community engagement, the guidelines help teams build meaningful partnerships, elevate local voices, and advance shared leadership throughout the design process.

• Resilient by Design. Practical, actionable tactics address the growing realities of climate change, including heat, flooding, and air pollution—ensuring neighborhoods can adapt and thrive.

Purpose

The ADG 2.0 At-A-Glance delivers a concise, high-impact overview of today’s most essential design strategies—empowering professionals to translate bold health and equity goals into real-world change. Use it to communicate value to partners, align project teams, or spark meaningful conversations with communities.