The AIA Cincinnati Urban Design 5K Walk/Run celebrates the connection between healthy
people and healthy urbanism.

Our mission is to celebrate urban design that makes walking, running, and everyday physical
activity safe, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone. By bringing architects, designers,
community leaders, businesses, and residents together through a new annual 5K, we aim to
demonstrate how well-designed communities, parks, and public spaces can encourage
active lifestyles and strengthen community well-being.

Physical activity plays an important role in reducing the risk and impact of major health
challenges, including hypertension, diabetes, and mental health conditions. Good urbanism
can help people make healthy choices part of everyday life by creating communities where
people feel comfortable walking, jogging, connecting with others, and spending time
outdoors.

Through this new annual event, we seek to celebrate urbanism as a public-health tool, raise
awareness about the relationship between the built environment and wellness, and inspire
continued investment in healthier, more walkable communities throughout Greater
Cincinnati. A portion of the proceeds from the 5K will go to the Bettman Legacy Fund - a
grant program administered by the AIA Ohio Foundation for AIA Cincinnati to support
projects that enrich the urban environment in southwest Ohio.