New Study Shows Walkable Neighborhoods Make People Happier : TreeHugger

This study provides further "proof" that walkable neighborhoods are a desirable objective (in spite of the name of the Blog).

New Study Shows Walkable Neighborhoods Make People Happier : TreeHugger

And anecdotally, my own experience provides additional evidence. Having moved from a beautiful suburban neighborhood with few sidewalks, 3/4 acre lots, houses set far back from the street (75 + feet), few front porches and no where to go but in a big loop, to an in-town neighborhood with front porches, sidewalks, houses 35 -40 feet from the street, and restaurants, shops, and other businesses within walking distances I can attest to the conclusions of this study. Yesterday, I walked to and from my office (about .8 miles from my house) twice. My mood noticeably shifts during the walk each way.