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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From The Dean, everything is either walkable, a few stops away on the central tram line, or a short, affordable taxi ride—which is the Dubliner’s choice for quick transport.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Its walkable patchwork of galleries, boutiques, and restaurants tells the tale of a city rapidly on the rise.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Kansas City could take its biggest and boldest shift yet away from its notorious history of car dependency with the goal to support more walkable development in its future.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Roanoke is known as a walkable community where residents enjoy a lively dining and shopping scene.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Its walkable patchwork of galleries, boutiques, and restaurants tells the tale of a city rapidly on the rise.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Kansas City could take its biggest and boldest shift yet away from its notorious history of car dependency with the goal to support more walkable development in its future.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Roanoke is known as a walkable community where residents enjoy a lively dining and shopping scene.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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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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