Strengthening Communities
“Repurposing blighted vacant space into positive community areas deters crime and raises the real estate value of the surrounding property.”
Latoya Cantrell
Mayor of New Orleans
States (and counting)
with FitLot Fitness Parks
Hours of free fitness instruction
offered to the community
of public outdoor
fitness space created
pounds of recycled tire rubber
kept out of landfills
“Repurposing blighted vacant space into positive community areas deters crime and raises the real estate value of the surrounding property.”
Mayor of New Orleans
Physical activity can lower the risks from high blood pressure, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and other preventable, lifestyle-related chronic diseases that nearly half of all American adults currently suffer from.
Spending time in public parks and green spaces can help people fight mental health issues like anxiety, depression, stress and social isolation.
FitLot partners with local stakeholders to reinvest in underutilized public spaces with the goal of strengthening communities.
Neighbors in San Antonio’s South Side have a new option for getting stronger and meeting their neighbors. The FitLot’s location in a historically underserved community helps residents enjoy a healthier life.
In this Seattle suburb, Renton officials are planning for future generations while serving their aging population. The new FitLot will be a key element in the city’s process of earning the Age-Friendly Community Designation from AARP.
12-week training program