Walkable Urbanism Kenneth Ray Belton, Brittany Tegeler, Joseph Lephew, Nick Umosella Austin, Texas Baltimore, Maryland
Walkability Measure of how friendly an area is to walking WalkUPs Higher density, access to goods and services, mix of uses, access to multiple modes of transportation Catalyst for Urbanism & Walkability Millennials & Baby Boomers Elements Safety, Connectivity, Functionality, Accessibility, Appeal
Walkable Urbanism Benefits 1) Health/Life Satisfaction Obesity Rates Chronic Disease Happiness 2) Environmental Impact Congestion Greenhouse emissions Pollution Climate change
Walkable Urbanism Benefits 3) Economic Impact Highly skilled workforce Innovative companies New markets, opportunities, products & services Benefit to real estate developers 4) Socioeconomic Impact Cultural pride Social cohesion Public art: tangible & intangible elements
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