Magna
- Population: 26,949
- Designation Year: Spring 2021
Magna Metro Township is working towards a city design which supports active living. In addition to conducting a walkability audit, Magna has a general plan to expand walking trails, connect biking paths, and increase the community’s healthy parking signage program. Magna also supports healthy eating by providing a community garden, cooking classes taught by USU Extension, and a healthy after school snack program for children at the local library.
- Collaboration:
- A relationship with the local health department
- A moderate income housing plan
- Health-related objectives in the general plan
- Access to Healthy Food:
- A community garden
- Free after-school snacks for children
- Active Living:
- Free and/or low-cost community sports/fitness programs for adults and children
- An active transportation plan
- An ordinance that requires new subdivisions to provide sidewalks and lights
- Mental Health:
- Offered Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainings
- Promoted the use of the SafeUT app in schools and other community centers
- Gun locks available for free for community members