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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Other quality-of-life factors, including whether a locale was walkable or bikeable, were also considered.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located inside medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The compact, historic waterfront district is the walkable hub, with art galleries, shops and about a dozen restaurants and open-air, waterfront bars where local characters mix with visitors.
—Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Officials envision a walkable town center with retail, restaurants, housing, and community green spaces.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
Its flat, walkable, and bikeable center is located inside medieval walls, and residents are protected from the elements by miles of decorative porticoes.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The compact, historic waterfront district is the walkable hub, with art galleries, shops and about a dozen restaurants and open-air, waterfront bars where local characters mix with visitors.
—Ken Perrotte, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Officials envision a walkable town center with retail, restaurants, housing, and community green spaces.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 12 Nov. 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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