Urban Design: Because Your Couch Didn’t Motivate You Enough
Turns out city planners might finally have a shot at getting us off our recliners. According to recent data, improved urban design can actually 'motivate people to walk more,' proving that the roads we wander aren’t the only thing needing fixing. If only the sidewalks were as inviting as Netflix binges, maybe health wouldn’t feel like a punishment. The study's fresh proof suggests that when cities put a little thought into their layouts, John Q. Public strolls with a bit more pep—because apparently, if urban spaces were more charming, we’d all just magically lace up those walking shoes.
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(1 of 3)Who’d have thought all it took to make us walk was actually designing cities that don’t feel like obstacle courses? Shocking discovery: humans do respond to *please don't make walking suck*.
Turns out, designing cities so walking isn’t a medieval trial helps motivate people to use their legs. Next up: inventing food that’s actually good for you!
Urban design finally figured out it’s easier to get people walking than convincing us to join a gym. Shocker: We hate effort and bad sidewalks equally.
Source: Grist | Published: 8/20/2025 | Author: Matt Simon
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