Three Minnesota communities are engaging in an active living assessment and engagement process to develop an active living vision.  The communities are funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and assisted by Active Living by Design to create the blueprints for a healthier community. In addition, Active Living by Design helps the communities create a plan for rallying community support to implement their vision. The overarching aim is to transfer skills to these communities, build long-term capacity to promote environments that encourage physical activity, and ultimately improve the health of Minnesotans. The three funded communities are the Arrowhead Region (Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties), Dakota County and Hennepin County.