walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
Examples of walkable in a Sentence
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What to Consider This small hotel is located near the convention center, but the area isn’t super walkable.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Some research suggests that people who live in more walkable neighborhoods are more likely to know their neighbors, and to feel a sense of community.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
But Bhatnagar said people who wanted walkable neighborhoods would have not bought homes in the suburbs.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
While a majority of the neighborhood caters to families, the mixed-use development attracts young professionals (bolstering the city's income tax), college graduates and empty nesters who want less space but still desire a walkable community.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
The North Carolina Arboretum makes for a gorgeous visit, and Asheville's walkable downtown is perfect for easy access to shops and restaurants.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
Hotel Enso is a lovely, cozy property, that is easily walkable to so many great places in Japantown.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
On revitalizing downtown: Sandoval: Wants to work with nonprofits to fill vacant storefronts, focus on walkable streets, and increase housing downtown.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
Downtown should be viewed as a residential neighborhood that’s walkable, pedestrian friendly and connected.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Some research suggests that people who live in more walkable neighborhoods are more likely to know their neighbors, and to feel a sense of community.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
But Bhatnagar said people who wanted walkable neighborhoods would have not bought homes in the suburbs.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
While a majority of the neighborhood caters to families, the mixed-use development attracts young professionals (bolstering the city's income tax), college graduates and empty nesters who want less space but still desire a walkable community.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
The North Carolina Arboretum makes for a gorgeous visit, and Asheville's walkable downtown is perfect for easy access to shops and restaurants.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
Hotel Enso is a lovely, cozy property, that is easily walkable to so many great places in Japantown.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
On revitalizing downtown: Sandoval: Wants to work with nonprofits to fill vacant storefronts, focus on walkable streets, and increase housing downtown.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2024
Downtown should be viewed as a residential neighborhood that’s walkable, pedestrian friendly and connected.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
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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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