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"Walkable" neighborhoods in that study, published in the September 2008 issue of The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, were densely populated and pedestrian-friendly, with streets in grid patterns rather than cul-de-sacs, and full of sidewalks and useful destinations: shops, parks, libraries, and restaurants.
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"Walkable" neighborhoods in that study, published in the September 2008 issue of The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, were densely populated and pedestrian-friendly, with streets in grid patterns rather than cul-de-sacs, and full of sidewalks and useful destinations: shops, parks, libraries, and restaurants.
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~ 'Walkable' Communities May Make Elders Healthier -- Some of a neighborhood's features -- the length of its blocks, how many grocery stores or restaurants are nearby -- may be more than selling points for real estate agents.
Speedlinking 2/19/07 William Harryman 2007
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Walkable neighborhoods are a social justice and equality issue; so glad El Centro is on board!
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•Delaware's Legislature unanimously passed a "Walkable, Bikeable Delaware" resolution designed to create networks of sidewalks and bike paths throughout the state.
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Walkable suburbs are some of America's best places to live, and they provide their sprawling, spread-out siblings with a model for renewal.
How SoHo Can Save the Suburbs Richard Florida 2010
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Walkable communities improve the health and quality of life of the people that live in them, and having your absolute essentials be within a mile is a component of that.
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Walkable neighborhoods have also been found to foster physical fitness and enjoy higher home values than less walkable districts.
F. Kaid Benfield: Village Green: Walkable Neighborhoods Enjoy More Trust, Participation F. Kaid Benfield 2010
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* 50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.
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* 25 - 50 = Not Walkable: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range.
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