The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. So, why do we talk about this in the ESG space? By including health, wellness, and safety in our ESG reporting, we create accountability and transparency around well-being, which helps us to better measure our impact on an environmental (“E”) and social (“S”) level.
Three cities where we have a heavy concentration of apartment homes were in the top 50 healthiest cities in America with Denver at 8, Minneapolis at 14, and St. Paul at 45.*
Centerspace supports healthy living by providing a variety of ways for our residents to stay active at home, both indoors and outdoors:
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We have pools at 66% of our communities.
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69% of our communities have fitness centers, with features such as yoga rooms and free weights.
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39% of our communities have a health & well-being program for our residents.
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We have off-leash dog parks at 60% of our communities. This is up from 39% in 2020.
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82% of our properties are within five miles of outdoor amenities, such as parks, bike trails, hiking trails, golf courses, lakes, and/or rivers.