"Walkable communities" refers to neighborhoods or urban areas where it is easy and convenient for people to walk to various destinations, such as shops, schools, parks, and workplaces, without the need for a car or long distances. Full definition
If we are going to work our way out of this crisis we are going to have to live closer together in walkable communities in buildings that don't use much energy per capita, and that doesn't leave a lot of roof per capita for solar collectors. (treehugger.com)
The group's work is in sync with consumer demand for walkable communities — and that demand is not isolated to large population centers. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Her past research includes studies on the benefits of walkable communities for older adults. (sciencedaily.com)