Read: "Whether or not a city is walkable affects not only health but also who has access to jobs and shops." What does this statement emphasise?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The wide social effects of urban design
- Step 1: It links urban design to health and social access. Answer: The wide social effects of urban design. Why not the others: The health benefits of walking to work only, The cost of owning cars in large cities and The architecture of shops in the city centre don't fit.
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