Is New Urbanism the prescription for healthier communities?
Increasing scientific evidence suggests that community design — land use, design character, transportation systems, sustainability, and density — can promote physical activity and lifelong communities; lower the risk of traffic injuries, obesity, heart disease, and hypertension; improve air quality, affordability, social equity, connectivity, mental health and long-term value; increase social connection, sense of community and healthy food access; and reduce crime, violence and contributions to climate change. Organized with assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Congress for the New Urbanism 18, “New Urbanism: Rx for Healthy Places,” will present new research and innovative techniques for assessing the health impact of land use, transportation planning, and community design decisions — from fine grained to mega-regional scales. Share the opportunities and challenges of designing and retrofitting communities that make it easier for people to live healthy l
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