An active lifestyle is particularly important as we age because physical inactivity and obesity among older adults contribute to preventable diseases, reduced quality of life and premature death. To have a bigger impact on older adults' well-being and to help them live more actively, health and wellness professionals must help increase routine physical activity levels among older adults. One new direction involves promoting active living through community design. Our Snapshot describes key features in an active environment, strategies to promote active living, and gives a case in point.