Walkable Access

Abstract

The broad concept of walkability has emerged as a key theme in urban studies with strong links to health and environmental sustainability outcomes (Forsyth and Southworth 2008; Maghelal and Capp 2011; Frank et al. 2006; Giles-Corti et al. 2003). It is also a key urban design concept and a particular focus for those researching streetlife intensities and transit-oriented urbanism (Cervero and Kockelman 1997; Krizek 2003; Lo 2009). Walkability has been linked to many aspects of the urban environment, including permeability, safety, footpath quality, land-use mix, density and climate (Lin and Moudon 2010; Moudon et al. 2006; Lee and Talen 2014; Ewing and Handy 2009; Forsyth et al. 2008; Porta a..