Imagine everything you need—shops, parks, schools, and more—is within walking or biking distance of your home. Urban planner Jeff Speck is... How can more U.S. cities become more walkable? Here's one ...

In an era where urban living is increasingly synonymous with convenience and sustainability, the concept of walkability has become a vital aspect of city planning and lifestyle. Walkable cities not ...

The Commission voted on Thursday, Jan. 8, to recommend that the city adopt new development requirements aimed at creating a walkable Downtown landscape. The plan is twofold: The Urban Design Standards ...

Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to study streets in Hong Kong and found out what makes them more walkable. Architecture firm Perkins Eastman used a novel form of data analysis, studying ...

Discover the evolution of pedestrian-first projects in London, New York, Houston, and Stockholm, reshaping urban landscapes ...

A nationwide study shows that relocating to a more walkable city leads to sustained increases in daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous exercise, highlighting urban design as a powerful lever for better ...

Jakarta, Indonesia—The central business district of Indonesia's 11 million-person capital has the social contrast found in many other developing world megacities. Modern skyscrapers accommodate ...

Much of Louisville, dissected by expressways and riddled with parking lots, relies on the automobile. About 81% of Jefferson County workers drive to work, according to 2022 census estimates. Nearly 73 ...

Part 2 of the TED Radio Hour episode A More Walkable World. Imagine everything you need—shops, parks, schools, and more—is within walking or biking distance of your home. Urban planner Jeff Speck is ...

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