Walkable city : how downtown can save America, one step at a time /
Jeff Speck.
- First paperback edition.
- 312 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-293) and indexes.
A general theory of walkability -- I. Why walkability? : Walking, the urban advantage -- Why Johnny can't walk -- The wrong color green -- II. The ten steps of walkability : The useful walk : Step 1. Put cars in their place ; Step 2. Mix the uses ; Step 3. Get the parking right ; Step 4. Let transit work -- The safe walk : Step 5. Protect the pedestrian ; Step 6. Welcome bikes -- The comfortable walk : Step 7. Shape the spaces ; Step 8. Plant trees -- The interesting walk : Step 9. Make friendly and unique faces ; Step 10. Pick your winners.
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Urban renewal--United States. Central business districts--Planning.--United States Pedestrian areas--Planning.--United States City planning--United States.