Walkability

Mixed-use neighbourhoods that encourage walking are most likely to be associated with positive social encounters and a strong sense of community.

Walkability

Mixed-use neighbourhoods that encourage walking are most likely to be associated with positive social encounters and a strong sense of community.

From principle to strategies

  • Create accessible spaces and connections that promote walking, biking and casual social encounters.

  • Build flexible vehicle parking infrastructure that accommodates various uses and alternate future demand.

  • Locate housing so that shops and services are within an easy walking distance on a safe, comfortable route.

Click the icons to see actions and rationale.

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Flexible parking
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Active facades
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Local shops
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Missing middle

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