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

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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 23 points 4 months ago (1 child)

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[–] jtrek@startrek.website 6 points 4 months ago

Everyone worth listening to already knew this. The problem is there are so many regressive idiots that won't shut up.

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[–] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago (7 children)

Well, I do need improved mental and physical health. Where should I move?

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[–] bikesarethefuture@programming.dev 6 points 4 months ago

Paris, Barcelona, Pontevedra, Holland Denmark

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[+] reluctant_squidd@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 months ago (3 children)

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[–] inari@piefed.zip 5 points 4 months ago (1 child)

I love NZ but it's not much more walkable either

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[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 point 4 months ago

It would be more walkable if they wore shoes ;)

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[–] huppakee@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Not just because they're not on any of the bad ~~lists~~ maps, it's super beautiful as well.

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[–] Brownie@lemmy.zip 1 point 4 months ago

Norway

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[–] yessikg@fedia.io 1 point 4 months ago

If you are in the USA, you can use https://www.walkscore.com/ to find cities with good walking/cycling/public transportation

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[–] Killer57@lemmy.ca 7 points 4 months ago*

It's kind of a shame that people have already turned 15 minute cities into a conspiracy theory of sorts.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Paywall.

[–] foxwolf@pawb.social 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

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!

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[–] freebee@sh.itjust.works 1 point 3 months ago

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.

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[–] CheesyFingers@piefed.social -1 points 4 months ago (1 child)

Did they control for having money?

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[–] dbdr@nord.pub 5 points 4 months ago

Yes. It's literally in the second paragraph:

while accounting for socioeconomic considerations as well

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