Resident experience matters in estimating neighborhood walkability, study shows
Walking has been shown to improve the overall health of a community and can predict the prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to the World Health Organization. Because of this, city planners assess neighborhoods' walkability, which measures how built environments support walking, when planning improvements.
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