Healthy Communities: The Walkability Assessment Tool
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2010-12-22
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Abstract
As indicated in a number of recent research studies and articles, an increase in moderate
physical activity among Americans could substantially improve the nation’s public health. Given
Delaware’s current obesity trends, it is important to keep the state’s residents active and
engaged. Walking is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to stay physically fit.
In addition to keeping residents physically active and healthy, community spaces that promote
walking can draw people together safely and provide more opportunities for people of all ages
and abilities to stay socially connected and engaged. Local areas with good pedestrian networks
can also have substantial economic and environmental benefits to a local area.
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healthy communities, walkability, pedestrian, networks, assessment, local government, planning, infrastructure, Complete Streets