posted Mar 13, 2018
To counteract the effects of sprawling development, many communities use trails and greenways to curb ill-planned growth and preserve ecologically important areas. The result is a higher quality of life, a healthier environment, and more livable communities.
posted Mar 13, 2018
Parks serve many different uses, may be specialized in their function, or can simply provide visual appeal for residents. Parks define the shape and feel of a city and its neighborhoods.
published Aug 2009
Houses with the above-average levels of walkability command a premium of about $4,000 to $34,000 over houses with just average levels of walkability in the typical metropolitan areas studied.
published Oct 2000
The goal is to engineer more physical activity into American life to reduce both spreading obesity and the chronic, often lethal health problems linked to sedentary living.
published Jan 2018
by
Randy Martin with Trailscape
With the emphasis on health and fitness in today's society, trails are becoming just as important as streets and sidewalks in our communities.
published Jul 2005
by
Robert (Bob) Searns with Robert Searns and Associates, Inc.
In new communities the private sector and market forces have helped preserve natural resources while offering outstanding recreational trails.
published Sep 2005
by
Roger Bell
With the growing frugality of government funding for trails, private developers can be significant partners in developing public trail systems.
published Jan 2018
San Bernardino County finds trails are an essential part of healthy communities.
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