Project Petaluma
Petaluma River Park Demonstration Project
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Opportunity for Transformation
Petaluma River Park is under development and has been underutilized by the community, presenting an opportunity to activate this new public space. The project focused on using third-space design and programming to increase access to health-supportive activities, particularly for residents who face barriers to participation.
Key Project Activities
BZP Petaluma partnered with the Petaluma River Park Foundation to design and construct a semi-permanent exercise platform and gathering space within the park. In addition to the physical infrastructure, Blue Zones provided early-stage programming, instructor training, and financial support. Together, these elements established a scalable model for flexible public space activation that supports community health and wellbeing.
Project Timeline
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Project Impact
Petaluma River Park is under development and has been underutilized by the community, presenting an opportunity to activate this new public space. The project focused on using third-space design and programming to increase access to health-supportive activities, particularly for residents who face barriers to participation.
Key Outcomes
- A 10-week Zumba Moai was held with consistent groups of 15-20 participants and 97 unique participants overall
- BZP provided low- and no-cost programming to reduce financial barriers to participation
- Courses and marketing were provided in both English and Spanish to widen language accessibility
Next Steps
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Our Partners and Sources
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THE IMPACT OF BLUE ZONES
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