tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post345191669351238350..comments2024-01-13T03:31:45.826-06:00Comments on GIS@SU: Mixed Land Use and Obesitysounnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13095941808937540554noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-5154168809470919232016-05-23T15:57:13.629-05:002016-05-23T15:57:13.629-05:00This study could be potentially improved by increa...This study could be potentially improved by increasing the number of factors of obesity. What amount of fast food restaurants are in a given location, are there any Workout facilities close by (how much does it cost). It seems that there could be a number of socio-economic factors that might aid in this study. Ryan Feeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15279135924674572039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-46524517164573003232016-05-23T13:20:16.453-05:002016-05-23T13:20:16.453-05:00I think it would also be interesting to see how th...I think it would also be interesting to see how the walking rates compare to cities with very developed public transportation systems, not only in areas with parks, since public transportation also requires walking. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16428778250916406534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-65646590152705965702016-05-22T21:42:49.816-05:002016-05-22T21:42:49.816-05:00 It would be interesting to compare the map of obe... It would be interesting to compare the map of obesity, and walking, to one of income levels, and to see if there is a correlation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231383226012958528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-80917968142501249812016-05-22T20:56:09.805-05:002016-05-22T20:56:09.805-05:00As a city developer this would be good important i...As a city developer this would be good important if you were concerned for the well being of the community. This would also be helpful information when moving to a new location. I would think a property would be more attractive if there were several walkable places surrounding it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640709086732438664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-17817299542530844782016-05-20T23:14:41.205-05:002016-05-20T23:14:41.205-05:00I think it would be interesting if governments cou...I think it would be interesting if governments could use this information to prevent obesity in communities across America by building more parks and more reasons to walk rather than drive. I think this study could genuinely benefit America, since I'm sure many areas in the country are struggling to control obesity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536934833863161515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596435932432099029.post-85922598129143914912016-05-20T23:14:03.903-05:002016-05-20T23:14:03.903-05:00I think it would be interesting if governments cou...I think it would be interesting if governments could use this information to prevent obesity in communities across America by building more parks and more reasons to walk rather than drive. I think this study could genuinely benefit America, since I'm sure many areas in the country are struggling to control obesity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536934833863161515noreply@blogger.com