
About this Event
Join us for an engaging networking event that brings together urban planners and public health practitioners from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to explore the critical intersections between planning and community health. This session will highlight how planning decisions shape health outcomes, with focused discussions on food systems, the built environment, and strategies for creating healthier, more equitable communities.
Participants will hear from expert speakers, engage in Q&A sessions, and connect with colleagues across sectors to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. Whether you're new to cross-sector work or a seasoned professional, this event offers valuable insights and connections to support your work at the nexus of planning and public health.
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Networking social / arrival
🕑: 04:45 AM
Welcome from MD APA Chapter
Host: Michael Bayer, AICP
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:05 PM
Introduction from Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Host: Shane Bryan, Partnership & Engagement Officer
🕑: 05:05 PM - 05:15 PM
Presentation/discussion on work as it relates to food systems & planning
Host: Dr. Yeeli Mui, PhD, MPH
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:25 PM
Presentation/discussion on work as it relates to health and a community's buil
Host: Dr. Shima Hamidi
🕑: 05:25 PM
Discussion / Q&A
🕑: 05:40 PM
Closing
Host: Michael Bayer, AICP & Shane Bryan
🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Baltimore Metropolitan Council, 1500 Whetstone Way, Baltimore, United States
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