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Source: Time Magazine Since the Healthy Heart program wants to encourage walking as a routine activity, it is logical to connect this concept with planning and development of sidewalks, streets and trails. Unfortunately, community ‘health’ is not currently considered a performance measure for public works infrastructure, so a new approach to bringing together the health and planning communities in needed. While it is not certain that there is a relationship between providing sidewalks, trails and bicycle facilities and specific improvements in the conditions of cardiovascular disease, there is sufficient evidence to indicate that communities would benefit from infrastructure improvements that encourage a more active lifestyle. Have an article, news or idea email us!! |
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