Background Identifying attributes of the built environment associated with health-enhancing
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …

This paper reviews research into the relationships between attributes of outdoor
environments and levels of activity and exercise in populations using those environments. It …

The availability of urban green space (UGS) is one of the environmental factors that is
frequently linked to increased levels of physical activity (PA). Positive associations with …

Background Proximity to walkable destinations or amenities is thought to influence physical
activity behaviour. Previous efforts attempting to calculate neighbourhood walkability have …

Walkability indices are used to characterize the relationship between health and place.
Indices make assumptions that affect analysis of the built environment and resulting …

Abstract Development of non-motorized modes of transportation has recently become a
common trait among urban planners toward sustainable transportation, and walkability has …

In the context of the substantial volume of research focused in recent years on the walkability
of the built environment, this report presents some initial thoughts on what the sub-discipline …

Jane Jacobs' quest for urban vitality has had an indisputable influence for urban researchers
and planners especially in the Anglo-American context, yet her theories have reached …

International land use planners tend to focus on walkability that could shape both residential
behaviors and health outcomes. Understanding the relationships among community …

This study contributes to the literature on walkability measurement by proposing a hybrid
auditing method that combines the efficiency of a GIS-based approach with the pedestrian …