Walkable, greener neighborhoods linked to better physical and mental health across the U.S.

https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html

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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mrmisses@lemmy.world · 26 pts · 33d (1 reply)

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 (7 replies)

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 (3 replies)

New Zealand

inari@piefed.zip · 5 pts · 32d (1 reply)

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 lists maps, 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 (1 reply)

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 (1 reply)

Did they control for having money?

dbdr@nord.pub · 5 pts · 32d

Yes. It's literally in the second paragraph:

while accounting for socioeconomic considerations as well