City of Encinitas to Host Public Health Workshop

The city of Encinitas is in the midst of updating its general plan, which outlines the policies, goals and objectives that will guide land use and communitywide decisions for the next couple of decades. Thanks to a planning grant, city staff is taking the initiative to also study the role public health issues will play in the future of Encinitas.

During , city staff hopes to hear resident feedback on several issues, including access to local and healthy food, personal safety, and safe pedestrian and bicycle routes. Anyone who would like to weigh in on the issues is encouraged to attend the workshop at 6 p.m. inside the , 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr. 

Although public health studies are not required by law, more California cities are electing to do them in conjuction with general plans, as many of the issues overlap. 

All of the city's general plan materials are available for public review at the Planning and Building Department, 505 South Vulcan Ave.