walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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The city’s airport is only 15 miles from the Superdome and the stadium is a walkable distance from the tourist traps of the French Quarter and Bourbon Street.
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
How to Get Around Downtown San Pedro is compact and walkable, so most visitors staying close to the city center won't need to worry about transportation once they're settled in.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Start with shorter periods of activity: For example, to reach a 30-minute goal, take three 10-minute walks throughout the day.
Make walking a habit: Living in a walkable neighborhood with nearby destinations and connected street networks encourages more walking.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The walkable promenade and plaza will span two city blocks, with green space, a playground and café in a repurposed street car planned.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
How to Get Around Downtown San Pedro is compact and walkable, so most visitors staying close to the city center won't need to worry about transportation once they're settled in.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Start with shorter periods of activity: For example, to reach a 30-minute goal, take three 10-minute walks throughout the day.
Make walking a habit: Living in a walkable neighborhood with nearby destinations and connected street networks encourages more walking.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: The walkable promenade and plaza will span two city blocks, with green space, a playground and café in a repurposed street car planned.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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