Space, race, and poverty: Spatial inequalities in walkable neighborhood amenities?

Space, race, and poverty: Spatial inequalities in walkable neighborhood amenities?

BACKGROUND Multiple and varied benefits have been suggested for increased neighborhood walkability. However, spatial inequalities in neighborhood walkability likely exist and may be attributable, in part, to residential segregation. OBJECTIVE Utilizing a spatial demographic perspective, we evaluated...

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Main Authors: John Whalen, Marcia C. Castro, Kellee White, David R. Williams, Jared Aldstadt, Dustin T. Duncan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research 2012-05-01
Series:Demographic Research
Subjects:
adolescent health
Boston, US
built environment
neighborhood amenities/built environment
racial/socioeconomic segregation
spatial demography
Online Access:http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol26/17/

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http://www.demographic-research.org/volumes/vol26/17/

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