An Application of the Walkability Index for Elderly Health—WIEH. The Case of the UNESCO Historic Centre of Porto, Portugal

An Application of the Walkability Index for Elderly Health—WIEH. The Case of the UNESCO Historic Centre of Porto, Portugal

This work provides a follow-up to the article Walkability Index for Elderly Health: A Proposal, published in 2020. Previous research linked the quality of public spaces, walkability characteristics relevant to older people, and the direct health benefits of walking for the same target group. The pre...

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Main Authors: Fernando Alves, Sara Cruz, Sophia Rother, Tino Strunk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
older people’s health
age-friendly spaces
public space quality
walkability index
Porto historic center
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/9/4869

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