Background Urban development projects can be costly and have health impacts. An
evidence-based approach to urban planning is therefore essential. However, the evidence …

Greenspace is theoretically a valuable resource for physical activity and hence has potential
to contribute to reducing obesity and improving health. This paper reports on a systematic …

In recognition that the coming century will see a substantial majority of the world's population
living in urban areas, the World Health Organisation and the United Nations have developed …

The experience of walking through a city is influenced by amenities and the visual qualities
of its built environment. This paper uses thousands of pedestrian trajectories obtained from …

Background Evidence suggests that living near blue spaces such as the coast, lakes and
rivers may be good for health and wellbeing. Although greater levels of physical activity (PA) …

BACKGROUND: Walking distance is an important concept in the fields of transportation and
public health. A distance of 0.25 miles is often used as an acceptable walking distance in US …

Mental health is a public health priority globally. Public Open Space (POS) may enhance
mental health by facilitating contact with nature and the development of supportive …

BACKGROUND: Well-designed public open space (POS) that encourages physical activity
is a community asset that could potentially contribute to the health of local residents …

Optimal mobility, defined as relative ease and freedom of movement in all of its forms, is
central to healthy aging. Mobility is a significant consideration for research, practice, and …

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a major health problem in the United States and around the
world. To date, relationships between obesity and aspects of the built environment have not …