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Social capital and the built environment

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:54
The importance of walkable neighbourhoods
Social capital and the built environment - Abstract - Web page
Leyden seeks to examine whether pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use neighbourhoods encourage enhanced levels of social and community engagement, using Galway as a case study.
Country (exc. NZ): 
EU
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Community Engagement
Free tags: 
design
neighbourhood
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Places to walk: convenience and regular physical activity

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:49
Places to walk - link only, subscription required - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
To guide their efforts to promote regular physical activity, Powell, Martin, and Chowdhu
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
neighbourhood
surveillance system
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Evaluation of an alternative transport initiative in Perth, Western Australia, 2004

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 03:33
Click here for abstract - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Perth, Western Australia, has the highest proportion of per capita car ownership in Australia.
Topics: 
Design and planning
Public Transport
Free tags: 
alternative transport options
reliance on cars
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--2.93 Passenger transport & walking
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Improving conditions for walking and bicycling

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 15/06/2006 - 02:57
A best practise report
Improving conditions for walking and bicycling - 5 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This is a best practise report which provides information on some outstanding pedestrian and bicycle projects that have been recognised for increasing walking and cycling improving user safety in communities ac
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
best practice
community focus
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Associations of location and perceived environmental attributes with walking in neighbourhoods

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 21:21
Abstract for associations of location and perceived environmental attributes - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Ecological models highlight the importance of environmental influences.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Free tags: 
costal ecology
environmental health
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Walking, from policy to practice - the Geneva case

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 20:51
the Geneva case
Link to walking, from policy to practice - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A paper about making cities walking friendly as opposed to the car friendly cities that have developed over the past forty years
Country (exc. NZ): 
EU
Topics: 
Design and planning
Transport
Walkability
Free tags: 
evaluation
public space
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Creating walkable communities: a guide for local governments

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:23
A guide for local governments
Link to Creating walkable communities - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
"This guide is a tool for local governments and concerned citizens. It presents guide- lines, suggestions, and techniques on how to make communities more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
walkability
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Guidelines for providing for journeys on foot

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 01:16
Abstract & order info - Guidelines for providing for journeys on foot - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
"Describes best practice in planning and providing for pedestrians within the existing UK legislative framework.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
plan
guidelines
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
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Context sensitive solutions in designing major urban thoroughfares for Walkable Communities

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 00:56
Abstract & order info - Context sensitive solutions etc - Document
A factsheet which provides planners and designers with information and guidance for using flexibility in exisiting American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials policy and informaiton for context sensitive solutions in design of major urban thoroughfar
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
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design
plan
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About Us

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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