Date & Time
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Name
Using Vacant Land to Plan Healthier Communities
Speakers
Roshanak Mehdipanah, University of Michigan
Bernadette Hohl, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Injury Science Center
Christina Kelly, Genesee County Land Bank
Michelle Kondo, USDA Forest Service
Roshanak Mehdipanah Christina Kelly Michelle Kondo
Description
  • Understand how vacancy shapes community health outcomes like stress, safety perceptions, violence, and opportunities for social connection and physical activity
  • Explore planning and land use strategies that can reduce health inequities associated with proximity to vacant parcels
  • Learn how to integrate public health data and community engagement into vacant land planning and policy decisions