Insights on Measuring Walkability (03-20-14)
Lee and Talen have thoroughly investigated methodologies for walkability research.
Lee and Talen have thoroughly investigated methodologies for walkability research.
Creating playgrounds that encourage physical activity is one way to help keep young people from becoming obese.
Imamichi describes the experience of running for exercise through a city while pushing a double baby stroller.
Researchers have learned that walking on a treadmill (instead of sitting in an office chair) while working can increase employee productivity.
Van Kann and his colleagues investigated which elements of the built environment encourage Dutch children between 5 and 12 years old to actively transport themselves (e.g., walk, ride bicycles, etc.) to school.
Rodriguez and his team investigated the elements of the built environment that influence which pedestrian routes are traveled by adolescent girls.
Encourage movement in spaces for older adults.
Design can encourage exercise.
An idea-starter for wellbeing design.
An important resource for all designers.