The pandemic and the environmental crisis raise the question of a radical transformation of
cities to foster inclusion, sustainability, participation, and quality of life. The 15-minute city …

Over the years, the urban planning literature has focused substantial attention on walkability
research, aiming to enhance physical activity and sustainable communities through urban …

Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity, less than half of adults aged 55–75
years participate in sufficient physical activity. Short bouts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle …

The built environment and walking are hot topics in human settlement environment and
health. It is essential for both built environment and walking research to clarify the …

Walking plays a significant role in promoting public health, decreasing air pollution, and
vitalizing cities. Walkability is an important notion that transportation planners and …

Active transport (AT)—physical activity (PA) during travel—can promote human health.
Among built environment factors related to travel research, design refers to the street …

Background Most studies examining the effects of neighbourhood urban design on
cardiometabolic health focused solely on the built or natural environment. Also, they did not …

This study describes the development and testing of the Healthy Ageing/Vulnerable
Environment (HAVEN) Index, a prototype composite spatial index for South Australia that …

The relationship between walking and the built environment is gaining increased attention
for promoting sustainable transport and healthy communities. However, while pedestrians …

Transit-oriented development (TOD) is a widely accepted strategy for sustainable urban
planning that encourages walking and transit ridership. Walking behavior in metro station …