Urban sprawl and increasing population density in urban centers create the challenge to
finding ways of sustainable transportation solutions that preserve the convenience of …

Walking is a sustainable mode of transport and a healthy way of doing physical activity.
Walkability is a concept that has gained enormous popularity in recent years due to its …

Social capital is a concept that indicates the strength of the relationship among people
inside and outside a community. It is a factor that facilitates policy for community formation …

A growing literature has indicated a relationship between social capital and certain aspects
of the built environment with contributions from various disciplines, including environmental …

We investigated the influence of neighborhood built form on sense of community in Perth,
Western Australia. It was hypothesized that sense of community would be stronger in …

The ageing of the population raises questions regarding the quality of life of future
generations. This article focuses specifically on feelings of loneliness as an important aspect …

By 2026, the older population in Taiwan will account for 20% of the total population. The role
of urban green spaces is critical for older people to maintain an active lifestyle. Urban …

Objectives Neighborhood walkability is favorably related to multiple physical health
outcomes, but associations with social health are less clear. Present analyses examined …

This study investigated whether neighbourhood vitality and walkability were associated with
active ageing of the elderly. Immobility, activity engagement and physical activity were …

A rapidly growing body of literature has explored associations between urban design
attributes, which are conducive to walking, and social capital. The current study aimed to …