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cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/61209

A new big-data analysis of the U.S. pinpoints how urban design aids the health of city residents—especially when cities provide walking opportunities, greenery and mixed-use streets with a blend of commercial and residential activity.


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[–] mrmisses@lemmy.world 25 points 1 week ago (1 children)
[–] jtrek@startrek.website 6 points 1 week ago

Everyone worth listening to already knew this. The problem is there are so many regressive idiots that won't shut up.

[–] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Well, I do need improved mental and physical health. Where should I move?

[–] yessikg@fedia.io 1 points 6 days ago

If you are in the USA, you can use https://www.walkscore.com/ to find cities with good walking/cycling/public transportation

Paris, Barcelona, Pontevedra, Holland Denmark

[–] reluctant_squidd@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)
[–] inari@piefed.zip 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I love NZ but it's not much more walkable either

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

It would be more walkable if they wore shoes ;)

[–] huppakee@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Not just because they're not on any of the bad ~~lists~~ maps, it's super beautiful as well.

[–] Brownie@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago
[–] Killer57@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

It's kind of a shame that people have already turned 15 minute cities into a conspiracy theory of sorts.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago
[–] foxwolf@pawb.social 3 points 1 week ago

If it's not linked to higher profits, pave it and put up a McDonalds. Slaves arent supposed to have mental or physical wellbeing. Back to work!

[–] CheesyFingers@piefed.social -1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Did they control for having money?

[–] dbdr@nord.pub 5 points 1 week ago

Yes. It's literally in the second paragraph:

while accounting for socioeconomic considerations as well