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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Edwin Olson, May’s founder and CEO, said cities that cater to personal vehicle drivers end up losing money compared with more walkable alternatives.
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Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The walkable downtown is great for souvenir shopping, restaurants, dog-watching (Coloradans love their dogs), and free trolley rides.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
Old Town's walkable streets promise caffeination and cold libations around every corner.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Compact, walkable neighborhoods with adequate density aren't just environmentally sustainable.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
The walkable downtown is great for souvenir shopping, restaurants, dog-watching (Coloradans love their dogs), and free trolley rides.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
Old Town's walkable streets promise caffeination and cold libations around every corner.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Compact, walkable neighborhoods with adequate density aren't just environmentally sustainable.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 18 Dec. 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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