Chris Danley has worked in the planning profession since 2005. Having spent his youth in Southern California, he joined the US Navy and spent five years in Naval Aviation traveling the world and experiencing numerous cultures and environments. Upon his honorable discharge, Chris earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from Chapman University, before attending Eastern Washington University where he earned a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning.

After graduating, Chris worked in the public and private sectors including being the first Comprehensive Transportation Planner at the Ada County Highway District in 2006 before starting Vitruvian Planning, in 2011. This pursuit allowed Chris to unite his passion for healthy living and his profession as a transportation planner to improve community health and the built environment.

Chris is a recognized national expert in Walkability and Health Impact Assessments, is co-creator of the Looking Glass walk audit training academy, crafted the Activity Connection Plan™ and Healthy Conditions Assessment models, and has conducted numerous planning and assessment projects throughout Idaho, North Carolina, Utah and other states. In addition, he also works with Blue Zones as a subject matter expert in the Built-Environment throughout the United States.

Chris is a certified Safe Routes to School and League of American Bicyclist instructor, former Board President of the National Physical Activity Society, current Co-Chair Commissioner for the Boise Planning & Zoning Commission, a former personal trainer, coach, and most importantly, Dad to two young girls.