A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Rates of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases are steadily increasing worldwide despite ongoing efforts to curb them. These alarming trends are due in part to the current built environment which prioritizes vehicle usage over active mobility by segregating land uses. In response to the increasing global prevalence of inactivity, this chapter explores urban design concepts that promote healthy living. To do so, the chapter explores the obesity and inactivity public health challenge, examines the principles of walkability, suggests solutions for retooling cities accordingly, discusses how to locate and design play areas, makes recommendations for planning to include all ages, and concludes with guidelines for future planners to incorporate into health-conscious urban design.
Rates of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases are steadily increasing worldwide despite ongoing efforts to curb them. These alarming trends are due in part to the current built environment which prioritizes vehicle usage over active mobility by segregating land uses. In response to the increasing global prevalence of inactivity, this chapter explores urban design concepts that promote healthy living. To do so, the chapter explores the obesity and inactivity public health challenge, examines the principles of walkability, suggests solutions for retooling cities accordingly, discusses how to locate and design play areas, makes recommendations for planning to include all ages, and concludes with guidelines for future planners to incorporate into health-conscious urban design.
Open Spaces for Healthy Living
Friedman, Avi (author)
Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Design ; Chapter: 28 ; 267-276
2020-12-11
10 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Obesity , Lifestyle , Play areas , Walkable communities , Mixed-use developments , Public transit , Public open areas , Green spaces , Wheelchair friendly , Physical abilities , Pocket parks Energy , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Building Construction and Design , Sustainable Development , Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning , Engineering
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