'Land-Use Policy Is Public Health Policy'
Better urban planning has the potential to improve the health of community residents
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
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Published on Tuesday, April 6, 2004 in
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