Supporting Childhood Wellness through Healthy, Affordable Housing

Green affordable housing can support children’s health by improving air quality, reducing exposure to toxins, and offering opportunities for physical activity. An on-site health care center further supports underserved residents and extends health benefits to the broader community

This case study, completed in 2014 for the How Housing Matters Conference, profiles Paseo Verde, a mixed-income community of multifamily rental homes with an on-site health center, in Philadelphia.