Social Sustainability
Walkability
A measure of how friendly an area is to walking, influenced by street connectivity, land-use mix, safety, infrastructure quality and access to everyday destinations on foot.
Definition
Walkability describes the extent to which the built environment supports and encourages walking as a safe, comfortable and practical mode of transport and recreation. It is assessed through factors such as sidewalk provision and condition, intersection density, traffic speeds, shade, lighting and the proximity of homes to shops, schools and services.
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