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Publication | Walkability and Connectivity Assessing and Planning for Healthier Community Environments

Publication | Walkability and Connectivity Assessing and Planning for Healthier Community Environments

Publication | Walkability and Connectivity Assessing and Planning for Healthier Community Environments

 

Built environment patterns are essential for supporting the pedestrian experience in communities. Since the mid-twentieth century, the intertwined relationship between sprawling development patterns and auto dependence has left many communities with built environments that discourage people from walking in the community. With the shifting focus on people rather than cars, attention and interest in planning and design has brought about the need to bring back walkable communities to attain various goals and objectives including pursuing healthier lifestyles, engaging in more physical activities, and investing in attractive pedestrian focused environments.

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Sarah Bowker
Communications Director

419 Charles E. Barnhart Building Lexington, KY 40546-0276

CEDIK@lsv.uky.edu