At this stage, the core problem is to bridge the privileges of the urban condition—the sharing of social and civic value—with the benefits of the countryside—a better living environment and a healthier lifestyle [47,48]. To fully seize the ongoing processes and inherent opportunities for ...
an urban-rural fringe has a greater potential for being conducive to walking since the distances to some facilities are not excessive, while compared to denser urban fabric, a fringe area may offer pleasant ecological and cultural landscapes, promoting physically active lifestyle, also attractive for...