Layton
- Population: 84,500
- Designation Year: Fall 2022, Fall 2025
Layton City has made great strides to increase active transportation throughout the community. Pedestrian and bike paths are currently being expanded, with a particular focus on increasing access among low-to-moderate income-neighborhoods. Furthermore, a walkability audit was conducted to ensure that major routes throughout the city are safe and accessible. In addition to promoting active living, Layton City has also increased access to healthy foods through a community garden and provides medication disposal services throughout the community.
HEALTH STRATEGIES
Collaboration
- A relationship with the local health department
- Health-related objectives in the city's general plan
- A moderate income housing plan
- Coordinated with the UDOT Move Utah Program to improve active transportation planning and implementation
Active Living
- A written guideline that promotes active transportation/physical activity for city employees
- Free and low-cost community sports/fitness programs for adults and children
- Conducted a walkability audit
- Connected walking and biking trails
- An active transportation plan
- Wayfinding signage that promotes active transportation
Access to Healthy Food
- A community garden
Mental Health
- Medication disposal services, locations, or programs
2025 Redesignation
To be redesignated in 2025, Layton strengthened its commitment to employee wellness, food security, and mental health support. The city enhanced opportunities for physical activity and holistic well-being through its “Wellable” Wellness Program for employees and their families. Layton also improved access to emergency food by supporting the Open Doors Food Bank, helping local families meet critical nutrition needs. Additionally, the city introduced CredibleMind, a confidential mental health resource program, providing employees with tools to manage stress, sleep, relationships, and overall mental wellness.
HEALTH STRATEGIES
Active Living
- Expanded employee wellness initiatives through the “Wellable” program, rewarding physical activity and healthy behaviors.
Access to Healthy Food
- Supported the Open Doors Food Bank to provide emergency food assistance to low-income families and individuals.
Mental Health
- Launched CredibleMind, offering confidential mental health resources to employees to support overall well-being.
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