Rose Gowen is a woman with a purpose.
Brownsville Wins!
Brownsville was named a 2014 All-America City by theNational Civil League.
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How have you and other Brownsville leaders been able to pursue the community to pursue a healthier lifestyle?
Otherwise, the voice of wellness was not going to be heard.
Back then the relationship between wellness or age-friendly communities and the economy was not not understood by policy makers.
Translating the health data into its economic implications is what began to get folks listening.
Oh, you have another initiative.
OK, whats it about?
How can we get involved?
What is and isn’t age-friendly about Brownsville?
And Wins Again!
Brownsville received $25,000 in recognition of its commitment to building a culture of health.
Brownsville is a community that is very rich in its culture.
We have a master bike-and-hike plan so folks can get around the city without having to depend on cars.
We still have neighborhoods that dont have green space in them.
We need help in those areas.
We also need to continue revitalizing our downtown space.
What changes and benefits will Brownsville residents notice as the community becomes more age-friendly?
I think Brownsville citizens will be happy about the inclusiveness.
You began all this work because of your concern about Brownsvilles diabetes rate.
c’mon explain the link between livable communities and public health?
Livable communities are communities that people want to be in.
One in 10 people in the U.S. are diabetic.
Our numbers are of epidemic proportion.
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We hope weve provided a road map to other poor communities.
The Port of Brownsville hosted a Fun Run 5K walk at the port.
AARP brought inDan Burden, a world-renowned walkability expert.
Natalie Turner is a senior policy advisor for AARP International.
