tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post2003216616587242014..comments2023-10-22T08:23:44.203-07:00Comments on The Official SPARK Blog: Do You Live in a Healthy Neighborhood?Dr. Thom McKenzie, Dr. James Sallis, Mr. Paul Rosengardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00767334370710779798noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-41805742225666762392009-07-25T16:13:21.933-07:002009-07-25T16:13:21.933-07:00Fast food places will remain constant in cities al...Fast food places will remain constant in cities all over the globe! If there were more or equal amount of grocery stores to fast food places, I feel the this would contribute a great deal to healthy neighborhoods! I feel that if cities all around the world would make physical activity more readily available, this would help fight against obesity! Add the biking lanes, build more parks, lower the costs to rec centers and neighborhood sports and see a positive and healthy result! I feel all cities, towns, etc need to make these activities more available and results will be seen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-69238703194370687932009-07-16T13:10:52.219-07:002009-07-16T13:10:52.219-07:00I agree that neighborhoods with direct routes to d...I agree that neighborhoods with direct routes to destinations are important, because people are disinclined to walk if they have to take a roundabout route. I would like to see more city planners move away from the winding, complicated suburbs and go back to the grid pattern. www.walkscore.com is a great website for measuring a neighborhood's walkability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-58519278360466127402009-06-26T10:00:20.023-07:002009-06-26T10:00:20.023-07:00Oracle says...i feel that sidewalks, and limited/n...Oracle says...i feel that sidewalks, and limited/no fast food resturants are keys to healthy neighborhoods. If people are forced to drive a distance for a un-convenient fast food meal they will likely eat at home or at a healthier food option. Stores like Trader Joes need to keep growing as i feel they are healthier options and believe it or not much more afordable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251792300922561031.post-59850464752477569532009-06-22T13:03:44.195-07:002009-06-22T13:03:44.195-07:00I think neighborhoods with bike lanes help create ...I think neighborhoods with bike lanes help create an active environment for all- bikers can ride safely, and everyone is reminded about living a more active lifestyle when they see the bike lanes everyday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com