cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/61209
A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents—especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity.
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16 Comments
mrmisses@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 33d
jtrek@startrek.website · 6 pts · 32d
Everyone worth listening to already knew this. The problem is there are so many regressive idiots that won't shut up.
TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 33d
Well, I do need improved mental and physical health. Where should I move?
bikesarethefuture@programming.dev · 6 pts · 33d
Paris, Barcelona, Pontevedra, Holland Denmark
reluctant_squidd@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 33d
New Zealand
inari@piefed.zip · 5 pts · 32d
I love NZ but it's not much more walkable either
ayyy@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 32d
It would be more walkable if they wore shoes ;)
huppakee@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 33d
Not just because they're not on any of the bad
listsmaps, it's super beautiful as well.Brownie@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 32d
Norway
yessikg@fedia.io · 1 pts · 30d
If you are in the USA, you can use https://www.walkscore.com/ to find cities with good walking/cycling/public transportation
Killer57@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 32d
It's kind of a shame that people have already turned 15 minute cities into a conspiracy theory of sorts.
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 33d
Paywall.
foxwolf@pawb.social · 2 pts · 32d
If it's not linked to higher profits, pave it and put up a McDonalds. Slaves arent supposed to have mental or physical wellbeing. Back to work!
freebee@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 11d
But it is. In pedestrian friendly areas people move slower and consume more. A shopping mall is a gated community imitation of a walkable city.
CheesyFingers@piefed.social · -1 pts · 32d
Did they control for having money?
dbdr@nord.pub · 5 pts · 32d
Yes. It's literally in the second paragraph: