The City that Health Built Changing ideas about the intended purpose of the built environment leads to better health outcomes for residents By Samantha Bartram P erspectives in the built environment have changed dramatically during the past decade. Not just in terms of architectural lines or viewshed, the very purpose of the cities and towns that surround us is being questioned and reevaluated through a lens that asks how the streets, sidewalks and buildings can better serve the people relying on those features every day. Architects, planners, political leaders and residents all are asking themselves, how can the structural makeup of a city contribute to a healthier population, and where do parks and open green spaces fit into that landscape? 40 Parks & Recreation | J U N E 2 0 1 5 | W W W. N R PA . O R G