{"id":4063,"date":"2026-09-01T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T19:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/?page_id=4063"},"modified":"2026-09-01T15:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T23:02:11","slug":"action-quick-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/index.php\/action-quick-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"BCHC Action Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p style=\"font-size:18px;color:#334155;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:24px\">Explore practical action guides, toolkits, and quick resources designed to support B.C. local governments, Indigenous communities, and community partners in advancing healthy, equitable and resilient communities.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));gap:24px;margin:30px 0 50px\">\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/healthy-community-engagement-action-guide-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/healthy-community-engagement-action-guide-2025-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Community Engagement Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Healthy Community Engagement Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/healthy-community-engagement-action-guide-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Supports BC local governments in creating more inclusive, equitable, and authentic public engagement processes.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-natural-environments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/healthy-natural-environments-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Natural Environments Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Healthy Natural Environments Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/healthy-natural-environments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Covers natural environments, their human and ecological health benefits, equity in planning, local government roles and provincial legislation, plus BC community tools and examples.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BCHC_QuickGuide_HowToCreateASurvey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BCHC_QuickGuide_HowToCreateASurvey-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"How to Create a Survey\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">How to Create a Survey<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BCHC_QuickGuide_HowToCreateASurvey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Introduces the basics of creating effective surveys for gathering systematic information to support evidence-based decisions, policies, and community planning.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BCHC_QuickGuide_CapturingChangeInCommunities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BCHC_QuickGuide_CapturingChangeInCommunities-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Capturing Change in Communities\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Capturing Change in Communities<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BCHC_QuickGuide_CapturingChangeInCommunities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Supports local and Indigenous governments in monitoring and evaluating their healthy communities work, measuring progress, and understanding community impact.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/planh_healthy_eating_action_guide-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/planh_healthy_eating_action_guide-1-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Eating &amp; Food Security Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Healthy Eating &amp; Food Security Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/planh_healthy_eating_action_guide-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Helps local governments across British Columbia strengthen community health through equitable access to nutritious food via policy, bylaw changes, and partnerships.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/active-communities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/active-communities-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Active Communities Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Active Communities Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/active-communities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Designed for local governments of rural and urban communities across British Columbia who want to create active, healthy, and thriving places for all people.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/planh_tobacco_reduction_guide-web09_05.25.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/planh_tobacco_reduction_guide-web09_05.25.16-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Tobacco Reduction Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Tobacco Reduction Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/planh_tobacco_reduction_guide-web09_05.25.16.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Supports British Columbia\u2019s local governments in decreasing the harmful impact of tobacco use in communities.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/socialconnectedness_ag_v2_1_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/socialconnectedness_ag_v2_1_web-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Social Connectedness &amp; Community Wellness\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Social Connectedness &amp; Community Wellness<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/socialconnectedness_ag_v2_1_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Shares promising practices and practical examples of how local governments can create conditions that support healthy and thriving communities.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equity_action_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/equity_action_guide-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Supporting Equity in Planning and Policy Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Supporting Equity in Planning and Policy Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/equity_action_guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">A practical guide for local governments working to implement and champion equity across social, economic, environmental, and cultural domains.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age_Friendly_Action_Guide_V1.0_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Age_Friendly_Action_Guide_V1.0_Web-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Age-friendly Communities Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Age-friendly Communities Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age_Friendly_Action_Guide_V1.0_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Guidance for rural and urban local governments across British Columbia wanting to create active, supportive, and accessible places for people of all ages.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/healthyhousing_guide_web_v1.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"flex-shrink:0;display:block;width:126px;height:163px;border-radius:6px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #cbd5e1;background:#f8fafc\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bchc-thumb-img\" src=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/healthyhousing_guide_web_v1.0-thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Housing Action Guide\" style=\"width:126px;height:163px;object-fit:cover;display:block\" \/>\n    <\/a>\n    <div style=\"flex-grow:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-start\">\n      <h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1e293b;margin:0;line-height:1.35\">Healthy Housing Action Guide<\/h3>\n      <a class=\"bchc-btn-download\" href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/healthyhousing_guide_web_v1.0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background-color:#0d7a68;color:#ffffff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:8px 20px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px;text-align:center\">Download<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin-top:auto\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.55;margin:0\">Explores ways communities can apply an equity and health lens to housing policies, including definitions, case studies, funding, legislation, and actions.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bchc-card-item\" style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start\">\n  <div style=\"display:flex;align-items:stretch;gap:18px;height:163px;margin-bottom:16px\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bchealthycommunities.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Age-friendly-Planning-Equity-Lens-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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