Although obesity and asthma are on the rise and incidences could be reduced through physical activity and walking to school, many children do not have that choice since sidewalks do not currently connect with their home. The purpose of this thesis is to conduct a thorough investigation into the connections between the built environment and human health to determine how design and planning for pedestrian use can create exercise opportunities for children. Walking and other forms of active transportation would lead to further public health benefits by reducing the use of automobiles, thus diminishing air and noise pollution and the overall level of traffic danger. An in-depth study of Anna K. Davie Elementary School in Rome, Georgia was performed and recommendations for improvements were made to help make the opportunity for children to develop healthier practices a reality.