Residents of areas with the highest levels of greenery were three times as likely to be physically active and 40% less likely to be overweight or obese than those living in the least green settings.

Residents of areas with the highest levels of greenery were three times as likely to be physically active and 40% less likely to be overweight or obese than those living in the least green settings.

In one study, elderly people who had nearby parks, tree-lined streets, and space for taking walks showed higher longevity over a five-year study period.

In one study, elderly people who had nearby parks, tree-lined streets, and space for taking walks showed higher longevity over a five-year study period.

The character of a neighborhood has a significant effect on residents' physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy better health

The character of a neighborhood has a significant effect on residents' physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy better health

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Residents of areas with the highest levels of greenery were three times as likely to be physically active and 40% less likely to be overweight or obese than those living in the least green settings.
In one study, elderly people who had nearby parks, tree-lined streets, and space for taking walks showed higher longevity over a five-year study period.
The character of a neighborhood has a significant effect on residents' physical activity. People in communities with abundant greenspace generally enjoy better health

Since 2005, regional partners have been collaborating to restore the Tualatin River Watershed.

Today, they are exploring what comes next.