Now the real estate industry has jumped into the game. Blue Zones runs initiatives that certify towns and cities that meet healthy lifestyle criteria, and they help others remake themselves to promote longevity. Eighty places in the United States — from Bakersfield, Calif., to Corry, Pa. — have adopted these initiatives, called Blue Zone Projects. Some developers take inspiration from Blue Zones even if they are not seeking official certification. A luxury hotel and condominium project in Miami is using the Blue Zones moniker for a medical facility on the premises that will offer plastic surgery.

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Persons: hale, ”, Janelle Applequist, They’re Organizations: Zimmerman School of Advertising, Mass Communications, University of South Locations: United States, Bakersfield , Calif, Corry, Pa, Miami, Phoenix, University of South Florida