Protective Association Between Neighborhood Walkability and Depression in Older Men
October 27, 2025Assessing the social and environmental achievements of New Urbanism: evidence from Portland, Oregon.
October 27, 2025Research Article
Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods
By Leyden, K. M.
Full Citation
Leyden, K. M. (2003). Social capital and the built environment: The importance of walkable neighborhoods. American Journal of Public Health, 93(9), 1546-1551.
Key Findings
The analyses indicate that persons living in walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods have higher levels of social capital compared with those living in car-oriented suburbs. Respondents living in walkable neighborhoods were more likely to know their neighbors, participate politically, trust others, and be socially engaged.