Adding strong evidence in support of "walkable" neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built environment can indeed increase how much people walk. The study, published in the ...

Neighborhoods were deemed walkable based on an index that measures the density of people, roads and desirable places to walk to -- destinations such as stores, parks, restaurants and coffee shops.

Findings also show: People living in the South and West ... Historic Redlining, and Neighborhood Walking among Older Adults: 2017 National Household Travel Survey, Journal of Urban Health (2024).

Recent study led by WSU researcher investigates how features such as sidewalks, parks and shops can help get people outside more — and increase their delight ...

A missing Des Moines man was found Wednesday night walking in a northwest Des Moines neighborhood. Police said the man was safe and has been reunited with his family.

More Dense, Populated Neighborhoods Inspire People to Walk More Dec. 12, 2024 — Adding strong evidence in support of 'walkable' neighborhoods, a large national study found that the built ...