Systematic literature review of built environment effects on physical activity and active transport–an update and new findings on health equity
Background Evidence is mounting to suggest a causal relationship between the built
environment and people's physical activity behaviours, particularly active transport. The …
environment and people's physical activity behaviours, particularly active transport. The …
Understanding an urbanizing planet: Strategic directions for remote sensing
Scientific contributions from remote sensing over the last fifty years have significantly
advanced our understanding of urban areas. Key contributions of urban remote sensing …
advanced our understanding of urban areas. Key contributions of urban remote sensing …
The impact of COVID-19 on public space: an early review of the emerging questions–design, perceptions and inequities
Restrictions on the use of public space and physical distancing have been key policy
measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and protect public health. At the time of …
measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and protect public health. At the time of …
Environmental risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review
Different elements of the environment have been posited to influence type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM). This systematic review summarizes evidence on the environmental …
mellitus (T2DM). This systematic review summarizes evidence on the environmental …
Bike sharing use in conjunction to public transport: Exploring spatiotemporal, age and gender dimensions in Oslo, Norway
L Böcker, E Anderson, TP Uteng… - … research part A: policy and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Bike sharing could provide a key role in a transition towards a less car dependent and more
sustainable, healthy and socially inclusive urban transport future. This paper investigates …
sustainable, healthy and socially inclusive urban transport future. This paper investigates …
Global scenarios of urban density and its impacts on building energy use through 2050
Although the scale of impending urbanization is well-acknowledged, we have a limited
understanding of how urban forms will change and what their impact will be on building …
understanding of how urban forms will change and what their impact will be on building …
Urban walkability considering pedestrians' perceptions of the built environment: a 10-year review and a case study in a medium-sized city in Latin America
Numerous methodologies measuring walkability have been developed over the last years.
This paper reviews the Walkability Index (WI) literature of the last decade (2009–2018) and …
This paper reviews the Walkability Index (WI) literature of the last decade (2009–2018) and …
Effects of built environment and weather on bike sharing demand: a station level analysis of commercial bike sharing in Toronto
Abstract Bike Share Toronto is Canada's second largest public bike share system. It
provides a unique case study as it is one of the few bike share programs located in a …
provides a unique case study as it is one of the few bike share programs located in a …
Measuring walkability for distinct pedestrian groups with a participatory assessment method: A case study in Lisbon
Walkability has been defined as the extent to which the urban environment is pedestrian
friendly. By measuring it, planning professionals may be able to address the quality of the …
friendly. By measuring it, planning professionals may be able to address the quality of the …
Reducing car dependence in the heart of Europe: lessons from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
ABSTRACT Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Vienna, and Zurich–the largest cities in Germany,
Austria, and Switzerland–have significantly reduced the car share of trips over the past 25 …
Austria, and Switzerland–have significantly reduced the car share of trips over the past 25 …