City living has long been described as fast-paced. Now, there's data to prove just how much faster it has become. A new study led from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) reveals that ...

Many older people with reduced mobility say they feel ‘hurried’, ‘rushed’ and ‘unsafe" when walking around their city.

Study after study shows that walking is very good for those who are able, and generally more is better. A 2023 study found that even 4,000 steps a day improves all-cause mortality risk. (The U.S ...

Walking should be one of the best parts of city life—and in a few places, it truly is. These cities make it easy to reach shops, parks, schools, and daily essentials on foot, so locals and visitors ...

With every step on the trail, fallen leaves crinkle underfoot. The path follows a stream, rushing and burbling over smooth, gray stones, while a breeze rustles the branches overhead. Now compare that ...

When night falls, the simple act of walking alone can feel dramatically different from one city to the next. In some places, fear doesn’t just show up in crime reports — it lives in the minds of ...

Historian Kate Thomas walked through Afton’s Old Village on Tuesday afternoon, stopping often to point out different historic sites — and struggling to rank them against each other. “The bank is ...