Join AARP Livable Communities on June 21 for a webinar about how grassroots efforts, pilot projects and a new Walkability FAQ tool can help neighbors, policymakers, local leaders and volunteers make roadways safe for all users.
Learn how friends Judy and Niki of Carbondale, Colorado, used the AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit (available below) to evaluate the walkability of their hometown and then work with local leaders to secure needed change.
The AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit and its accompanying worksheets can be used by individuals or groups to assess and report on the safety and walkability of a street, intersection or neighborhood — and advocate for improvements.
A Tale of Two Continents— Land-use planning and zoning in North America have resulted in communities that are unwelcoming and dangerous for pedestrians, say two scholars. A solution: Design (or redesign) roadways and related policies to be more like those in Europe. Source: Sustainability►
How Parking Explains the World— Car-centric community planning impacts street design, transportation infrastructure, and even the availability and creation of affordable housing, says the author of a book about parking. Source: NPR "Fresh Air"►
