walkability

From walkability to active living potential

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 25/02/2008 - 22:14
From walkability to active living potential - Web page
Background The purpose of this paper is to establish the reliability and validity of a neighborhood-level measure of active living potential by applying principles of ecometrics. Methods Following a 3-day training session, observers (n =8) were provided with a map of a predetermined walking route constructed through the joining of ten randomly selected street block
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Design and planning
Health
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walkability
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--2.09 Urban planning & public health
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Los Angeles Walkability checklist

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 19/09/2007 - 21:24
Guidance for site plan review
Walkability checklist - 1.7 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The purpose of this Guidance for Site Plan Review: Walkability Checklist is to guide Department of City Planning staff in working with developers to make developments more “walkable;” that is, to enhance pedestrian activity, access, comfort and safety. At the same
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
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Design and planning
Walkability
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walkability
urban design
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Timaru active transport strategy

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:37
Timaru active transport strategy - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation on the Timaru Active Transport Strategy development and implementation to date.
Author(s):
Brian Ward
Region (NZ): 
Canterbury
Topics: 
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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walkability
urban design
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--1.43 Canterbury local council

The economic value of walking (presentation)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 21:49
The economic value of walking - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Keynote addresss to to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006. This presentation investigates the value of walking (the activity) and walkability (the quality of walking conditions).
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Topics: 
Policy
Economics
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walking promotion
walkability
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--1.80 Policy and strategy (not NZ, Aust, Nth America, UK)

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
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walkability
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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.

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