City & Local

Happiness

2 articles

Diverse volunteers working together in a community garden, fostering happiness and improving local health.
Community

Local volunteering slashes mortality rates, boosting community health.

Weekly volunteers report a 16% increase in feeling 'very happy,' a personal dividend often overlooked in the pursuit of community good.

Aaron Blake·August 29, 2026
A diverse group of people happily walking and interacting on a sunny, tree-lined city street with cafes and shops.
Neighborhoods

What Determines Neighborhood Walkability and Quality of Life?

A neighborhood's 'walkability' score, calculated by algorithms that award maximum points for amenities within a mere five-minute stroll, can predict everything from local air quality to residents' rat

Derek Molina·June 30, 2026