Urban design and infrastructure Flashcards
1
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Define: urban design and infrastructure
A
features and structures of the suburbs, towns, regions and cities in which people live
2
Q
3 subcomponents of urban design and infrastructure
A
Geographical location of resources
Transportation systems
Recreational facilities
3
Q
What can geographical location of resources affect?
A
Access to healthcare
Proximity to fast food
LAck of proximity to healthy food
4
Q
What can transportation systems affect
A
Access to resources that promote health (food, employment, healthcare)
WHen adequately maintained, traffic systems reduce morbidity and mortality
5
Q
What can recreational facilities affect
A
CAn increase physical activity, which can maintain healthy body weight and prevent obesity etc
