Tag: urban design

Key elements of walking friendly street design

We all know what it feels like when we are walking in a walking friendly street or place. We may not acknowledge or notice the feeling, but we are comfortable, the experience is enjoyable, we might even slow down, linger and we want to do it again. But what are these key elements of streets that make us feel like …

How to create walking friendly cities

There are a number of fundamental characteristics that make a city walking friendly, that encourages people to walk and that can be adapted to any city and urban area around the world. However, as each city has its own culture, climate and built and social environment it is essential that the local context and priorities are also integrated; so the …