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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Are walkable neighborhoods richer in social capital?


GREENER LIVING WITH DR. G
January 22, 2011
5-6 PM EST
Listen Live at CBS Hartford: WTIC News Talk 1080

On This Week's Show: John Halstead, Professor and Chair of Natural Resources, University of New Hampshire

Topic: Are walkable neighborhoods richer in social capital?

What we'll discuss on the show:
  • What is a walkable neighborhood?
  • What is social capital?
  • Are people in walkable neighborhoods actually happier people?
  • Which neighborhoods were studied?
  • How can citizens create happier, healthier towns and cities?
  • Does this research relate to bikeable and the movement for installing bikeways?
  • What should someone do if they live someplace that is not so walkable? Walk anyway?
  • Are walkable neighborhoods the vision for a greener future?
Join the conversation online! Do you or someone you know live in a walkable community? What's it like? Are you happy? Do you drive less? Tell us your story.

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