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A new travel index reveals Europe dominates the world's most walkable cities, with seven spots in the top 10. Spanish Córdoba claims the crown, offering visitors 29 walking trails and attractions just 26 minutes apart on foot.
Your neighborhood matters more than willpower when it comes to walking. New research shows that simply moving to a walkable city adds 1,100 daily steps without changing your mindset.
A Michigan city is turning everyday residents into safety experts through a community audit of sidewalks and bike paths. Volunteers will explore their neighborhoods, identify issues, and help shape future improvements.
Ethiopia is transforming neglected riverbanks and urban spaces into beautiful walking corridors that are helping prevent chronic diseases while bringing families closer together. The nationwide initiative is creating healthier, happier communities by making green spaces accessible to everyone.
MIT researchers analyzed 28,323 neighborhoods across America and found a powerful connection between how cities are built and how healthy residents are. Walkable blocks, parks, and mixed-use streets don't just make cities prettier—they're cutting rates of obesity, depression, and chronic disease.
A creator walked one mile to his old elementary school and discovered dangerous roads, missing sidewalks, and guardrails blocking pedestrian paths. His viral video sparked a national conversation about why America's infrastructure makes walking to school nearly impossible.
Portugal's capital topped a global happiness ranking of 47 cities, thanks to sunshine, healthy food, walkability, and abundant green spaces. European cities dominated the list, with Helsinki and Orlando rounding out the top three.
Scotland's capital just topped every European city in a worldwide ranking that asked 24,000 residents what makes their home special. Nineteen European cities made the top 50, with walkability, culture, and joy ranking highest.
Every single one of the world's 10 most walkable cities is in Europe, according to a new ranking based on nearly half a million traveler reviews. Rome claimed the crown, while Asian and Latin American cities are quickly climbing the global list.
From toxic landfills to football fields and car-choked roads to walkable neighborhoods, five Indian communities proved that local problems don't need national solutions. Armed with brooms, bamboo, and better planning, ordinary people are rebuilding their streets one project at a time.
England wants every new neighborhood to include parks, nature, and walkable amenities as standard features. The vision could transform how communities are built across the country.
Thailand's capital transformed into a surprisingly green, walkable city during the pandemic. Despite political division, Bangkok shows how clear goals and community consensus can rapidly green a metropolis.
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A pioneering partnership is transforming Johannesburg's inner city into a safe, walkable destination with solar-powered streetlights, spotless boulevards, and vibrant public spaces. What seemed impossible just months ago is now breathing new life into South Africa's largest city.
A 19-year-old's beach vacation video just gave a small Costa Rican town the kind of exposure tourism boards dream about. The four-day trip showcased walkable beaches and tropical sunsets to an audience of 1.5 million young Americans.
Travelers are ditching packed capitals for Europe's charming "second cities" that offer authentic culture, local food, and historic charm without the endless queues. From Croatia's coastal Split to Ireland's walkable Cork, these hidden gems deliver richer experiences at lower prices.
After moving to London for college, Evan Edinger discovered that many "undeniable truths" about America he grew up believing weren't universal at all. His fresh perspective reveals how life abroad transformed his understanding of guns, healthcare, and daily freedom.
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After 10 years away, Pierre Voges is coming out of retirement to stabilize the Mandela Bay Development Agency he launched in 2004. His five-month mission focuses on the basics: making streets safe, clean, and walkable again.
Cities across Europe are proving you don't need car bans to reclaim streets for people. Oslo, Paris, and Copenhagen are using smart design and incentives to cut traffic by up to 28% while making neighborhoods cleaner, greener, and more walkable.
A Chinatown artist is transforming his neighborhood into a walkable gallery with colorful murals celebrating 17 nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Each 3-by-3-foot "cultural window" welcomes the world to Philadelphia, one flamingo and bald eagle at a time.
As the global population over 65 skyrockets to 1.2 billion by 2040, cities from Singapore to Japan are racing to create neighborhoods where people can thrive for a century. The redesigns include fitness programs, walkable parks, and tech-enabled homes that make healthy aging accessible to everyone.
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