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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Everyone worth listening to already knew this. The problem is there are so many regressive idiots that won’t shut up.
It’s kind of a shame that people have already turned 15 minute cities into a conspiracy theory of sorts.
Well, I do need improved mental and physical health. Where should I move?
Paris, Barcelona, Pontevedra, Holland Denmark
New Zealand
I love NZ but it’s not much more walkable either
It would be more walkable if they wore shoes ;)
Not just because they’re not on any of the bad
listsmaps, it’s super beautiful as well.
If you are in the USA, you can use https://www.walkscore.com/ to find cities with good walking/cycling/public transportation
Norway
Paywall.
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!
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.
Did they control for having money?
Yes. It’s literally in the second paragraph:
while accounting for socioeconomic considerations as well
