http://walkonomics.com/blog/2013/02/why-walkability-isnt-just-about-proximity-to-shops/ Sun, 12 May 2013 02:42:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://walkonomics.com/blog/2013/02/why-walkability-isnt-just-about-proximity-to-shops/#comment-100 Financial Black Sheep Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:15:00 +0000 http://walkonomics.com/blog/?p=481#comment-100 Oh I long to live in a city where I don’t have to drive everywhere! That is next on my list, after paying off debt, going to school and saving. I definitely want to move somewhere where I can enjoy the scenery more and less driving. I have to admit though, from where I live I do see a lot of the mountains, even if it is from the road.

]]> http://walkonomics.com/blog/2013/02/why-walkability-isnt-just-about-proximity-to-shops/#comment-98 Nancercize Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:04:00 +0000 http://walkonomics.com/blog/?p=481#comment-98 Looks like this book will be a great new resource to add to our growing library of walkability. There’s one factor that I generally don’t see emphasized enough: street benches of other seating. As I work with older citizens –and, yes, as I get on in years myself–I have grown to appreciate the need for places to rest periodically. People with limited abilities could walk more often–and walk longer distances–if they knew there were places they could pause and refresh.

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]]> http://walkonomics.com/blog/2013/02/why-walkability-isnt-just-about-proximity-to-shops/#comment-95 Why Transpo Bureaucrats Need to Take More Risks | Streetsblog.net Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:42:17 +0000 http://walkonomics.com/blog/?p=481#comment-95 [...] reports the state is considering legislation that would ban bikes on many state roads. And Walkonomics shares some tips on creating walkable places — beyond just proximity to shops. Email [...]

]]> http://walkonomics.com/blog/2013/02/why-walkability-isnt-just-about-proximity-to-shops/#comment-94 Why Walkability Isn’t Just About Proximity To Shops | Urban Choreography Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:38:05 +0000 http://walkonomics.com/blog/?p=481#comment-94 [...]  Read More Rate this:Share this:FacebookStumbleUponDiggRedditTwitterLike this:LikeBe the first to like this. [...]

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