Colin Ellard

Public places are the architectural definitions of democracy’s foundational notions—that we are all together, of equal voice, and connected by a common set of aspirations.

Instead of passively sitting in front of a screen, Pokémon Go has inspired us to beat the streets, log miles through the urban terrain, set records with our Fitbits, and generally applaud ourselves for the massive collective outburst of healthy activity. But are we really getting the full mental benefits of a leisurely stroll?