Land use affects exercise levels

"Four land use factors were found to be directly and independently significant with respect to exercise. In each case, the greater the presence of the land use characteristic, the more the subjects engaged in physical activity, on average:

• Residential density. It takes a critical mass of homes in a neighborhood to support economically viable shops and amenities within walking distance.
• Intersection density. Well-connected streets tend to shorten travel distances and put more likely destinations within walking distance.
•  Public transport density. More transit stops within walking distance make it more likely that residents have transit options and will elect to use them.
• Access to parks. Parks serve not only as places where people exercise but also as destinations people walk to and from, getting exercise as they do."

from: http://www.placemakers.com/2016/09/06/four-characteristics-of-active-healthy-neighborhoods/