another long article from mr. archambault but here are some - TopicsExpress



          

another long article from mr. archambault but here are some highlights There is a clear connection between social deficit and the shape of cities. A Swedish study found that people who endure more than a 45-minute commute were 40% more likely to divorce. People who live in monofunctional, car‑dependent neighbourhoods outside urban centres are much less trusting of other people than people who live in walkable neighbourhoods where housing is mixed with shops, services and places to work. Researchers for Hewlett-Packard convinced volunteers in England to wear electrode caps during their commutes and found that whether they were driving or taking the train, peak-hour travellers suffered worse stress than fighter pilots or riot police facing mobs of angry protesters. theguardian/society/2013/nov/01/secrets-worlds-happiest-cities-commute-property-prices
Posted on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 17:28:42 +0000

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