Streets are an important part of every urban environment. They facilitate mobility and have a
strong influence on the shape of a citys urban form. Streets aid in the movement of …

This study attempts to comprehensively and objectively measure subjective qualities of the
urban street environment. Using ratings from an expert panel, it was possible to measure …

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the walkability of three Southern Ontario inner city
university campus thoroughfare streets. More specifically, the objective is to assess the …

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the walkability of four Metro Vancouver communities
that are connected to the region's rapid transit network (SkyTrain). These communities are …

Methods This research used the Maryland Inventory of Urban Design Qualities walkability
audit protocol to evaluate the walkability of three traditional main streets in mid-sized …

This report utilizes the PEDS audit tool, in conjunction with photographic documentation and
a literature review, to assess and compare the walkability of three Toronto streets. Following …

This manual is the product of nearly a year and a half of research on urban design qualities
related to walkability. It builds on a growing body of evidence that links the built environment …

Public health is an increasingly important issue addressed from both environmental and
public health sectors for the future development of urban environments. From a planning …

When is the built environment walkable? This article explores the extent to which a measure
of walkable accessibility is an appropriate element to test the quality of the walking …

Urban designers recognize the importance of perceptual qualities to an active street life but
have had little empirical evidence to support the claim. Recent research has developed …