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  • Public Health
  • Environmental Psychology

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  • Walking is a vital urban activity with significant physical, mental, and social health benefits.
  • Understanding the drivers of walking behavior is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Socio-spatial urban features influence both the act of walking and its outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how built environment features influence walking patterns and social interactions in urban neighborhoods.
  • To explore the impact of permanent and temporary physical features on the perceived quality of inhabitants' walks.
  • To examine the role of urban modifications in fostering social connectedness and community belonging.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative case study employing diaries, maps, and semi-structured interviews.
  • Data collected from 45 inhabitants of a mid-sized Canadian city.
  • Analysis focused on the influence of urban modifications on walking behavior and social experiences.

Main Results:

  • Public visibility of urban modifications positively influences walking behavior and social interactions.
  • Urban changes contribute to a heightened sense of belonging and community.
  • Both inhabitant-led and administrative interventions foster social connectedness through distinct mechanisms.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions in the built environment, both community-led and administratively planned, are relevant for public health policies.
  • Enhancing social cohesion and connectedness through urban design positively impacts inhabitants' health and wellbeing.
  • Visible urban modifications are key to improving social interactions and community integration during neighborhood walks.