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ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 2020 Walking is the most common, environment-friendly, and inexpensive type of physical activity. To perform in-depth walkability analysis, one option is to objectively evaluate different aspects of built environment related to walkability.
Chengbin Deng +7 more
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Neighbourhood walkability, leisure-time and transport-related physical activity in a mixed urban–rural area [PDF]
PeerJ, 2014 Objectives. To develop a walkability index specific to mixed rural/suburban areas, and to explore the relationship between walkability scores and leisure time physical activity.Methods. Respondents were geocoded with 500 m and 1,000 m buffer zones around
Eric de Sa, Chris I. Ardern
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International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2023 Background: Built environment determinants of engaging in physical activity are dependent on the properties of societies. This study investigates the relationship between structural variables of the environment using geographic information systems (GIS ...
Pardis Noormohammadpour +5 more
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Walkability Index in Pasir Gudang by using GIS
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2022 Abstract Walkability is defined as the level of comfort of an environment can be provided to people so they can walk to their destination. Walkability also supports community health, safety, liveability and reduce car dependence. Walkability is vital due to urban growth and the increased number of vehicle used. Walkable city promotes the
Akmal Azizi Ahmad, Nabilah Naharudin
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Energies, 2021 This paper explores walking and walkability in the smart city and makes a case for their centrality in the debate on the resilience and sustainability of smart cities, as outlined in the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Anna Visvizi +3 more
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Land, 2023 Walkability is a modern concept that has become important in recent years due to the doubtless effects it has on aspects such as health and wellbeing, sustainable development, climate change, and tourism.
Javier Velázquez +7 more
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The role of urban physical environment in the general health quality of citizens (Case study: Kerman city) [PDF]
جغرافیای اجتماعی شهری, 2021 Objective: Urban spaces have a great impact on the public health of citizens. Almost research on the relationship between the urban physical environment and citizens 'health has relied solely on assessing citizens' perceptions of the urban environment ...
Mahdi Sedaghat, Alireza Sadeghinia
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Evaluation Study Of Walkability Index In Central Business District (CBD) Area, Pekanbaru City
JGEET: Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment and Technology, 2020 Walkable cities emphasize cities with high walkability values, where walkability can be defined as the degree to which the environment can be pedestrian friendly.
Muhammad Sofwan, Mira Hafizhah Tanjung
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Associations of residential walkability and greenness with arterial stiffness in the UK Biobank
Environment International, 2022 Background: Arterial stiffness is a key non-invasive marker of early vascular ageing, however, little is known of its associations with urban built environment.
Ka Yan Lai +4 more
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Accessibility index for urban walkable spaces
Acta Scientiarum. Technology, 2019 Considering the importance of technical accessibility parameters to the adequacy of urban areas for all people, this study aimed to develop a quantification method of pedestrian accessibility based on the technical standardization. The Accessibility of Walkable Spaces index (AWS) is composed of seven measurable indicators according to standards of ...
Silva, Otavio Henrique da +5 more
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