Economy
Kids Raised in Walkable Cities Earn More Money As Adults
A new study finds that even considering other factors, the walkability of a child’s neighborhood has a direct correlation to increased adult earnings.
The benefits of walkable neighborhoods are many and varied. People who live in walkable neighborhoods are more active, healthier, have more time to spend with family and friends, and report higher levels of happiness and subjective well-being.
Now, add another big benefit to the list: Children who live in walkable neighborhoods have higher levels of upward economic mobility.