'Land-Use Policy Is Public Health Policy'

Better urban planning has the potential to improve the health of community residents

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April 7, 2004, 10:00 AM PDT

Roger Valdez, a guest columnist in the the Seattle Times, argues that increased density not only provides economic benefits, but improves public health. "Increased density can lead to a decreased risk of chronic disease. Studies show that people are more likely to walk and be more physically active in areas with more concentration of people."

Thanks to Janet Boyko

Read the full story: As population sprawls, so do our waistlines

Tuesday, April 6, 2004 in The Seattle Times

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