Years of research have exposed a direct connection between built environment and residents’ health. Building, street, and neighborhood design is linked with a myriad of physical, social, and mental health problems. These issues are especially common in low income communities and affordable housing developments, which have a higher prevalence of chronic diseases and limited access Read more about Improving Health in Affordable Housing with Active Design[…]

Smart public design is important for the functioning of all communities, as it determines the amount of safe, accessible places for outdoor activity and community gathering. This is especially important in large cities such as New York City. As the available real estate is limited, city planners must design projects that make the best use Read more about Public Design in New York City[…]

At the PARCS Study, we’re always thinking green. And this year, we’re not alone. Recently, the Pantone Color Institute selected their yellow-green shade, known as Pantone 15-0343, as 2017’s Color of the Year. Pantone first began this tradition in 2000, to gain insight into the psychology behind what makes a specific color so popular at Read more about Going Green[…]

Americans love their cars, and many people across the country rely on automobiles as their main mode of transportation. However, public and light-rail transit use are increasing in popularity, and are especially common here in New York City. As a large portion of users walk to the stations, public transit can improve riders’ daily activity Read more about Public Transit and User Health[…]