An original multi-media series explores the growing effort to utilize public walkable spaces in major cities across the country to become less vehicle-dependent.

As the nation continues to grow accustomed to a society with little physical movement and exercise in the last century, the rise of health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression have been looming side effects. KCETLink has announced the premiere of City Walk, a new multi-media series that captures a rising nationwide effort to reverse this trend, spotlighting walkable neighborhoods in major cities, and inspiring viewers to explore urban areas by foot.

Launching on KCET Thursday, May 2 at 10 p.m. and on Link TV Thursday, May 9 at 8:30 EST/5:30 PSD, this unique six-part series reveals the way walking is transforming cities across America, and in the process, re-connecting us with our bodies.

Full episodes can be watched at kcet.org/citywalk.

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