Geraldton Heights Estate Imparts How Living in a Well-Planned Neighbourhood is Healthy
Announcement posted by Geraldton Heights Estate 03 Feb 2014
The Geraldton real estate team provides evidence to support the idea that having walkways in planned neighbourhoods can boost health.
Geraldton, WA, 3 February 2014 - Everyone wants to live a healthy, long and comfortable life. The quality of one’s life is often associated with the foods consumed or the exposure to stressors, but the area and community where a person lives can actually influence their overall health as well—some places provide greater and more health benefits than others.
Studies have shown that living in a well-planned neighbourhood is beneficial to a person’s health because of the designed network of pathways, sidewalks and bike trails that are contained within it. These walkways provide the residents not only the opportunity, but the incentive to exercise more and maintain a healthier lifestyle. These infrastructures make life easier for the residents as well.
To further support this claim, Madeleine McErlain, the Marketing Manager of the 4Land Property Group, which provides real estate to the city of Geraldton and surrounding areas, provides her insight into the subject.
“Recent studies have shown that more than half of the people searching for new homes or who already own one view the existence of a good system of sidewalks and bike paths as very important. It’s clear to see why this is important to many people because the health benefits of living in a neighbourhood that has them are staggering.”
McErlain goes on to explain the practical reasons why someone would want more public walkways.
“Having an intricate system of walkways means that people can get around easier by foot or by bike. This is very desirable if a family would like to frequent a local park for the children to run around and play. Local shops can be easily reached as well. Perhaps more importantly, people can also more easily walk to places of public transportation, such as bus stops, which makes going practically anywhere much easier. These are just some of the practical reasons for having better sidewalks and bike paths—it brings the community closer together.”
She then describes some of the physical health benefits that accompany living in such a neighbourhood.
“These communities provide more than just better mobility; they also contain the potential for so many great health benefits. A well laid out network of pathways encourages people to go outside and exercise more. If they have the opportunity to walk more, provided by these walkways, the average person will take the chance and go on walks every so often, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.”
McErlain then delves deeper into what daily walks can give to a person.
“Walking and other mobile exercises are considered cardio and boost heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Walking also allows for stronger bones and walking in sunlight produces Vitamin D for the body. It even gives you more energy and makes you happier as blood flow is enhanced and endorphins are released.”
McErlain then explains her company’s role in finding homes in neighbourhoods such as this.
“With the health benefits piling high, many people want to make the move into a well-planned neighbourhood with a good system of walkways. There are a number of these in Geraldton and my company is always at the ready to help you find your place in one.”
Geraldton Heights Estate helps their clients with real estate in Geraldton and surrounding cities. To learn more about the housing opportunities they offer and other related neighbourhoods, please call them on (08) 9301 4445 or visit their website: http://www.geraldtonheights.com.au/.
Studies have shown that living in a well-planned neighbourhood is beneficial to a person’s health because of the designed network of pathways, sidewalks and bike trails that are contained within it. These walkways provide the residents not only the opportunity, but the incentive to exercise more and maintain a healthier lifestyle. These infrastructures make life easier for the residents as well.
To further support this claim, Madeleine McErlain, the Marketing Manager of the 4Land Property Group, which provides real estate to the city of Geraldton and surrounding areas, provides her insight into the subject.
“Recent studies have shown that more than half of the people searching for new homes or who already own one view the existence of a good system of sidewalks and bike paths as very important. It’s clear to see why this is important to many people because the health benefits of living in a neighbourhood that has them are staggering.”
McErlain goes on to explain the practical reasons why someone would want more public walkways.
“Having an intricate system of walkways means that people can get around easier by foot or by bike. This is very desirable if a family would like to frequent a local park for the children to run around and play. Local shops can be easily reached as well. Perhaps more importantly, people can also more easily walk to places of public transportation, such as bus stops, which makes going practically anywhere much easier. These are just some of the practical reasons for having better sidewalks and bike paths—it brings the community closer together.”
She then describes some of the physical health benefits that accompany living in such a neighbourhood.
“These communities provide more than just better mobility; they also contain the potential for so many great health benefits. A well laid out network of pathways encourages people to go outside and exercise more. If they have the opportunity to walk more, provided by these walkways, the average person will take the chance and go on walks every so often, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.”
McErlain then delves deeper into what daily walks can give to a person.
“Walking and other mobile exercises are considered cardio and boost heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Walking also allows for stronger bones and walking in sunlight produces Vitamin D for the body. It even gives you more energy and makes you happier as blood flow is enhanced and endorphins are released.”
McErlain then explains her company’s role in finding homes in neighbourhoods such as this.
“With the health benefits piling high, many people want to make the move into a well-planned neighbourhood with a good system of walkways. There are a number of these in Geraldton and my company is always at the ready to help you find your place in one.”
Geraldton Heights Estate helps their clients with real estate in Geraldton and surrounding cities. To learn more about the housing opportunities they offer and other related neighbourhoods, please call them on (08) 9301 4445 or visit their website: http://www.geraldtonheights.com.au/.