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walkability

walkability

2 4.4
How easy, safe, and pleasant it is to walk in a place
  • noun
  • /ˌwɔːkəˈbɪləti/
: caminabilidad
  • Many families are choosing to live in areas with high walkability, which makes it easier for them to access shops and parks.
  • walkability of the neighborhood

JANGEHL who first one of the first in the world to realize the importance of walkability and bikeability.

Examples

  • Soderstrom would readily admit that her general argument in favor of pedestrian-friendly communities is not a new one: walkability is a firmly established principle of sustainability-oriented planning.

    Blog text (15)

  • Suburban communities like Hyde Park and Montgomery have invested in walkability, sweetening the deal for those thinking of leaving the city for suburban school systems.

    Blog text (7)

  • So this walkability issue in your neighborhood is very, very important.

  • Third, physical connectivity, particularly walkability, is at the heart of sustainable city tourism.

  • Total destinations have been shown to be a reliable indicator of walkability.

    Academic text (2012)

  • DUBNER: OK, so in addition to home value, they look at neighborhood density, a walkability score, and crime data.

    Blog text (28)

  • The pilot test demonstrated that the tool does enhance walkability through changes in the design of proposed development plans and will likely increase physical activity in the future.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Finally, make sure your elected officials, as well as planning, zoning, and redevelopment officials know that you value walkability in your town.

    Blog text (3)

  • Halloween is a favorite holiday in Capitol Hill, a neighborhood whose walkability encourages both humans and pets to take to the streets in costume.

    Blog text (2)

  • Chicago is a true urban environment with genuine density, walkability, transit, and a thriving core.

    Blog text (30)

Antonyms

dangerousness
3 6.1

The chance that something will harm people or property

inaccessibility
2 8.3

A state when people cannot reach or get something easily

How Walkable

city center
  • US
23 1.1
neighborhood
  • US
∞ 1.8
walkability
2 4.4
suburb
305 2.7
rural area
71 2.0
industrial park
  • US
12 3.8

Surface Forms

walkability singular
walkabilities plural

Morphology

walkability = walkable (transparent) = walk + able + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the transparent adjective 'walkable', yielding the quality of being walkable.

Etymology

The word walkability is made from walk and -ability, where walk means 'to move on your feet' and -ability means 'the quality of being able to'. So walkability is a short way to say how easy, safe, and pleasant a place is for walking.