
Healthy City Initiative
Mayor David Holt on Why Oklahoma City Ranks So Low in Health and Why We Need to Change It
<p>Oklahoma City consistently ranks near the bottom in national health outcomes. The question is not whether that is true. The question is why.In this candid conversation, Mayor David Holt breaks down the structural realities behind our health challenges. From being one of the largest cities in America by land mass to an over-reliance on the automobile, Oklahoma City was not built for daily movement. When you remove walking from everyday life, the consequences show up in obesity rates, heart disease, and longevity.We discuss:• How car-dependent design impacts public health• Why Oklahoma City’s 620 square miles creates infrastructure challe...

