What makes a great footpath? The answer is key to our happiness and wellbeing as we age

<https://theconversation.com/what-makes-a-great-footpath-the-answer-is-key-to-our-happiness-and-wellbeing-as-we-age-191537>

"As people age, they often become less confident about walking. Fear of falling
can limit the activity of older people, leading them to become isolated.

So what, exactly, makes for a great footpath to walk on?

My colleagues and I explored this question in a recent paper. We used an
evidence-based tool to measure the walkability of urban roads – assessing not
just the footpath itself, but the features around it.

The results can help urban designers make our cities more walkable, especially
for older people."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics