News tagged with urban planning

Walk it out: Urban design plays key role in creating healthy cities

Residents of new housing developments increased their exercise and their wellbeing when they had more access to shops and parks, a new University of Melbourne study reveals.

Health Mar 06, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Major overhaul of US life urged to cure obesity: experts (Update)

Two-thirds of American adults are too fat, and a major overhaul of US policies -- from schools to restaurants to urban planning -- is needed to stem the epidemic, medical experts said Tuesday.

Health May 08, 2012 | not rated yet | 3