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Walkability Isn't Just About Proximity To Shops
For many people, the concept of ‘Walkability’ simply means how many shops, cafes, schools and other services are within walking distance of a particular location. While this is a really important part of a walkable neighbourhood (people won’t...
Using Smartphones to Improve Walkability
When it comes to walking in the city, a smartphone is now almost as important as a good pair of shoes. Our phones provide us with pedestrian sat-nav, reviews of the best places to visit and even measure how many calories we’re burning, while...
Does the Hilliness of San Francisco affect it’s Walkability?
San Francisco is famous for its steep hills, in fact they are part of what makes the city so distinctive and unique. There are over 50 hills within the city and while they provide some great views once your at the top, they can also be a real...
How your zip-code is as important as your genetic-code for childhood obesity
The western world is getting fatter. It’s hard to ignore the spiralling rates of obesity in developed countries such as the UK and US, where more than one in four of us is now clinically obese. But perhaps even more alarming is the speed...
Improving Street Walkability Reduces Crime
Every city has at least a few streets where you won’t feel completely safe from crime. This might be due to several factors, such as the time of day, who you’re with or the reputation of the area. Research has shown that ‘fear of crime’...
Are streets more walkable if the sidewalks are removed?
For most of us, when we’re walking in the city, the safest place to be is on the pavement or sidewalk. However a new movement in urban street design, called ‘Shared Space’, is challenging this kind of thinking. Shared Space streets aim...
Which Types of People Choose A Walkable Lifestyle?
Image: garryknight There’s been plenty of research into how walkable streets and neighbourhoods get more people walking. However what we’re less sure about is: Who are the people that choose to walk more? In an attempt to answer this question,...
Rating Walkability By Combining Open Data and Crowdsourcing
It’s generally agreed that walkable streets, neighbourhoods and cities are a good thing. Walkable areas produce a whole range of benefits that include: less obesity and healthier residents; boosting property values and the economy;...
Can’t be bothered to walk? There’s an app for that!
Image courtesy of Intelligent HealthWalking is the simplest, cheapest and easiest way of getting around. In many big congested cities, its also the quickest way to move. However the simplicity of walking can sometimes make it difficult to ‘sell’...
