JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 3, 2025) — Mayor Donna Deegan has officially proclaimed June 3 as Blue Zones Project Day in Jacksonville, recognizing the city’s growing commitment to health, longevity, and stronger community connection.
Mayor Donna Deegan has officially proclaimed June 3 as Blue Zones Project Day in Jacksonville, recognizing the city’s growing commitment to health, longevity, and stronger community connection. Share on X
The announcement, made during a community celebration this week, marks the second anniversary of the launch of Blue Zones Project Jacksonville, a well-being initiative that focuses on transforming the environments where people live, work, learn, and play.
“From schools and grocery stores to workplaces and neighborhood streets, we’re seeing real momentum,” the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville team shared on social media. “By making the healthy choice the easy choice, we’re helping build a Jacksonville where well-being is a way of life and everyone can live better, longer.”
“By making the healthy choice the easy choice, we’re helping build a Jacksonville where well-being is a way of life and everyone can live better, longer.” Share on XJacksonville is one of a growing number of cities nationwide implementing the Blue Zones Project, which is rooted in decades of research on the world’s longest-lived communities. The local initiative has brought together residents, businesses, and policymakers to create long-lasting improvements in public health, social connection, and quality of life.
“Blue Zones Project Day and the City of Jacksonville becoming a Blue Zones Approved worksite mark a powerful turning point for our community.” -Brittnay Camps Share on X“Blue Zones Project Day and the City of Jacksonville becoming a Blue Zones Approved worksite mark a powerful turning point for our community,” said Brittnay Camps, Organization & Well-Being Lead. “Many across Jacksonville have heard of Blue Zones, but this milestone invites them to lean in further and become believers in the impact. It shows that this work is real, and it is for our residents, employees, students, business owners, and everyone who calls this city home. When people feel supported where they live and work, they are more likely to be healthier, happier, and live better, longer lives. This is the perfect time for others to get involved and be part of the change.”
“When people feel supported where they live and work, they are more likely to be healthier, happier, and live better, longer lives. This is the perfect time for others to get involved and be part of the change.” -Brittnay Camps Share on X
As the city reflects on two years of impact, Blue Zones Project Jacksonville continues to expand its influence on the Life Radius®, the area close to home in which people spend 90% of their lives, adding up to a healthier, more vibrant future for all.
Rae Bennett is a creative strategist with a background in branding, content strategy, and community storytelling. Rae brings ideas to life through digital media, editorial content, and visual design. Rae supports initiatives that amplify well-being and social connection, shaped by a passion for healthy, connected communities and place-based transformation. Rae holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Studio Art from Christopher Newport University.
