Jerome N Rachele

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Having to own multiple cars comes at a cost to the finances and health of residents in the sprawling outer suburbs. David Crosling/AAP

Designing suburbs to cut car use closes gaps in health and wealth

Jerome N Rachele, Australian Catholic University; Aislinn Healy, Australian Catholic University; James F Sallis, University of California, San Diego, and Takemi Sugiyama, Australian Catholic University

One of the most effective ways to reduce health inequalities across Australia is to design neighbourhoods that free residents from having to rely on cars for transport.
Staying physically active can play a big part in ageing well – and a well-designed neighbourhood helps with that. Maylat/shutterstock

Eight simple changes to our neighbourhoods can help us age well

Jerome N Rachele, Australian Catholic University; James F Sallis, University of California, San Diego, and Venurs Loh, Australian Catholic University

Our ageing population presents several social and economic challenges, particularly for the health sector. Physical activity can tackle many of these.
In one Melbourne case study, half-a-dozen bikes occupying the same space as a parked car generated, on average, nearly four times as much retail spending. flickr/Richard Drdul

Do the sums: bicycle‑friendly changes are good business

Jerome N Rachele, Australian Catholic University

Pro-bike policies can boost local business. In one Melbourne case study, the average hourly retail spending from six bikes was $97.20 compared to $27 from one car occupying an equivalent space.

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