Community Livability: Issues and Approaches to Sustaining the Well-Being of People and Communities (Electronic book text)

Using a blend of theory and practice, experts in the field look at evidence from international, state and local perspectives to explore what is meant by the term livable communities.
Chapters examine the various influencing factors such as the effect and importance of transportation options/alternatives to the elderly, the significance of walkability as a factor in developing a livable and healthy community, the importance of good open space providing for human activity and health, restorative benefits, the importance of coordinated land use and transportation planning, and the relationship between livability and quality of life.