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Walkable Urbanism Kenneth Ray Belton, Brittany Tegeler, Joseph Lephew, Nick Umosella Austin, Texas Baltimore, Maryland
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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
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Walkable Urbanism Benefits 1) Health/Life Satisfaction Obesity Rates Chronic Disease Happiness 2) Environmental Impact Congestion Greenhouse emissions Pollution Climate change
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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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Austin, Texas A Growing Smart City http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/
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Austin, Texas +120,000 New Residents theboutiquerealestate.com
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“We must respect our natural constraints, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and conserve water, energy, land and other natural resources” -- Citizens Advisory Task Force,
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Austin, Texas Gettin’ Around Town www.dot.state.tx.us darbaby.photoshelter.com www.sxsw.com movabilityaustin.org
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Austin, Texas Higher Mobility = Higher Home Value
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Austin, Texas Growing Pains Traffic Congestion Quality of life Diversity Crime Education Economic Well Being
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Baltimore Intersection of old world design And new world demand
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Baltimore The Elephant in the Room
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Baltimore What Connects Us
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Baltimore In Port Covington We Trust
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