Now, more than ever, the “walkability” of our neighborhoods is a subject that comes up in discussions of health, the environment, traffic, urban development, local crime, economics, community, social engagement and transportation.
Urban Design professionals are positioning “walkability” as one of the key criteria for creating healthy and vibrant communities and, in fact, the City of Los Angeles now has a Walkability Checklist for Developers as a tool for evaluating projects from the perspective of the pedestrian.
