Walkable neighborhoods richer in social capital, study finds
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 13:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Living in an area where amenities of daily life groceries, playgrounds, post offices, libraries and restaurants are within walking distance promotes healthy lifestyles and has positive implications for the environment, research has established. Now, new research from the University of New Hampshire has linked walkable neighborhoods with an increase in social benefits as well.