Health

Numerous studies have linked suburban sprawl, with its emphasis on cars and commuting, to very real health problems in America. Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes are a byproduct of Americans driving more and walking less. By putting life’s necessities—including jobs, shopping, and schools—within walking or biking distance from home, being active becomes part of a daily routine. Exercise and activity go from being a to-do list item to simply being something you do every day.