What does a Livable Community look like?

There are great things happening all across South Dakota as communities work to create livable places to work, learn, and play.

We’re happy to share these success stories from our friends and neighbors around the state.

Submit your own success story!

How have you made an impact on the livability of your community?

Send us a brief description, so we can contact you to learn more (and possibly feature your story on our site)!

 

 

Vermillion, South Dakota

From the ground up:
Making healthy local foods accessible for all

Good & Healthy South Dakota / Read the success story

 

 

Communities across South Dakota

Better Choices, Better Health® South Dakota:
Providing a better quality of life

Good & Healthy South Dakota / Read the success story

 

 

Huron, South Dakota

Active transportation in South Dakota:
A better way to get around town

Good & Healthy South Dakota / Read the success story

 

 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

The Big Squeeze:
Putting the squeeze on high blood pressure

Good & Healthy South Dakota / Read the success story

 

 

De Smet, South Dakota

Healthy little town on the prairie:
De Smet now knows what it needs thanks to outstanding planning and public participation

Good & Healthy South Dakota / Read the success story

 

 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Breathe well, eat well, feel well, move well:
The Live Well Sioux Falls initiative

Good & Healthy South Dakota / Read the success story