Park proximity and older adults’ physical activity and sedentary behaviors in dense urban areas

• Published in: Urban forestry & urban greening Vol. 95; p. 128275
• Main Authors: Motomura, Monica, Koohsari, Mohammad Javad, Ishii, Kaori, Shibata, Ai, Nakaya, Tomoki, Hanibuchi, Tomoya, Kaczynski, Andrew T., Veitch, Jenny, Oka, Koichiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.05.2024
• Subjects: Active aging; High density; Public open spaces; Science-based urban design; Sedentary behavior patterns; Science-based urban design; Active aging; High density; Public open spaces; Sedentary behavior patterns

Urbanization represents a significant population trend, and a longer life expectancy increases the number of older people living in cities. Aging can intensify urbanization and urban design challenges. Parks or public open spaces are settings within the neighborhood that can support older people to...