What We Do
ABOUT US
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Preventive Lifestyle Assistance Network (PLAN), LLC is a Harlem-based, M/WBE-certified consultancy at the intersection of public health and the built environment. Our mission is to build healthier, more equitable communities by applying evidence-based strategies to the spaces where people live, work, and learn.
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Our foundation in public health is deep and personal. PLAN was launched in 2019 through a direct partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a certified provider of its National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). Working from our base at the historic Ephesus SDA Church in Harlem, we provided frontline, evidence-based health coaching to our community members both in-person and virtually, empowering them to take control of their well-being.
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Today, our mission has expanded from the health of the individual to the health of the entire built environment. We are proud to once again find ourselves engaging with the CDC, alongside the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Center for Active Design (CfAD), as certified Fitwel Ambassadors. This evolution allows us to apply the same rigor and evidence-based approach to buildings that we first applied to community health.
About Fitwel Champion Providers
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Fitwel is the world's leading certification system for optimizing buildings to support human health. Backed by over 7,000 academic studies as of 2024, Fitwel Certification is a tangible signal to the market that a property is designed to enhance occupant well-being, boost productivity, and improve community health outcomes. For our clients, adopting the Fitwel system translates into significant value, including increased property value, reduced vacancy rates, and a powerful tool to meet the rising demands of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards.
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As an NYC, NYS, and NY/NJ Port Authority M/WBE-certified firm, PLAN offers a unique dual advantage. We provide the critical healthy building expertise to ensure your project thrives, while also helping you meet crucial supplier diversity goals. We are not just consultants; we are strategic partners dedicated to your success and to the health of all New Yorkers.