Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 13 Strategies Community Development Nonprofits Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Expert Opinion Evidence of Ineffectiveness Increase water conservation & preservation Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Air and Water Quality Community Safety Clear all Bookmark this strategy Rain barrels Use ready-made or home constructed barrel systems to collect and store rainwater from rooftops that would otherwise flow to storm drains and streams Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Rain gardens & other bioretention systems Establish bioretention systems (e.g., rain gardens, bioretention cells, green roofs, planter boxes, bioswales, etc.) to make city landscapes more permeable to help control stormwater Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Air and Water Quality Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment First page |« Previous page ‹ Page 1 Currently on page 2
Bookmark this strategy Rain barrels Use ready-made or home constructed barrel systems to collect and store rainwater from rooftops that would otherwise flow to storm drains and streams Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Rain gardens & other bioretention systems Establish bioretention systems (e.g., rain gardens, bioretention cells, green roofs, planter boxes, bioswales, etc.) to make city landscapes more permeable to help control stormwater Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Air and Water Quality
Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment