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TED Talks – Want to be more creative? Go for a walk (like Steve Jobs used to do.)
When trying to come up with a new idea, we all have times when we get stuck. But according to research by behavioral and learning scientist Marily Oppezzo, getting up and going for a walk might be all it takes to get your creative juices flowing. In this fun, fast talk, she explains how walking could help you get the most out of your next brainstorm.
A Fair Share for Walking
Most people value walkability, yet most communities underinvest in pedestrian facilities. Some jurisdictions are investing more in sidewalks and crosswalks in order to better serve community values.
Living in a walkable neighborhood makes people healthier and happier.
Ecological models of human aging propose that the physical or built environment may influence the well-being of people as they develop.
Exactly How Much Less America Walks Than Other Countries, In Five Charts
Americans walk far less for transportation than residents of other industrialized nations, a new report emphasizes — the latest evidence that the nation needs to rethink its autocentric policies and put people first.
Amazon Sidewalk Is the Sleeping Giant in Your Neighborhood
Your Ring doorbell camera isn’t just beaming a live videofeed from your doorstep to your computer. It’s also extending your home network out onto the street, making a chunk of your internet bandwidth freely available for anyone to use.
New Tool Maps Sidewalks From the Sky — And Encourage Cities to Fill The Gaps
in layman’s terms, the first free tool that uses machine learning technology to scan satellite imagery for the presence of sidewalks and crosswalks.
Push and Pull: The Link Between Walkability and Affordability
The increased demand for walkable urban spaces could make them more and more exclusionary if cities don’t pursue policies to limit displacement and boost affordability.
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