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Community Wellness and Vitality

Lakewood’s Comprehensive Plan supports Community Wellness and Vitality by fostering a safe community where all people can live a healthy and active life, have the opportunity to experience joy and fulfillment, and have access to inspiring environments, social connection, and creative expression.

The Plan’s policies, programs, and practices:

  • Promote physical, mental, and emotional health for all residents.
  • Encourage and support active lifestyles, social connection, and joy.
  • Encourage and support artistic and cultural celebration throughout the community.

What does Community Wellness and Vitality mean? Community Wellness and Vitality means a community where all have access to the necessary resources and environment that support a high-quality of life, sense of physical, mental, and emotional security, and overall well-being.

A photo collage showing various examples of the Community Wellness and Vitality guiding principle in action across the city through public art, parks, community events, recreation, community gardens, and more.
A photo collage showing various examples of the Community Wellness and Vitality guiding principle in action across the city through public art, parks, community events, recreation, community gardens, and more.