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Planning Walkable Neighborhoods

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Despite growing numbers of studies on planning walkable neighborhoods, few have included people with diverse abilities across the age spectrum. This article demonstrates a need for more inclusion of human diversity in walkable neighborhoods research to better inform policy, planning, and design interventions that are spatially and socially just for all ages and all abilities. Our study addresses this through a critical review of the literature, highlighting existing research practices, known person–environment influences on walkability, and limitations within current knowledge. We recommend future integrated and inclusive research directions to encapsulate diversity of abilities and ages in walkable neighborhood studies.

Source: Journal of Planning Literature

DOI: 10.1177/0885412217704649

Authors: Lisa Stafford, Claudia Baldwin

Institutions: Queensland University of Technology, University of the Sunshine Coast

Language: English

Topic: Urban Transport and Accessibility

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of the Sunshine Coast