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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Nashville's newest hotel officially opened this week in Hillsboro Village, bringing a design-forward boutique stay to one of Music City's most walkable neighborhoods.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Another preserved only the Kohl's space while creating more walkable mixed-use buildings, and a third called for the mall property to be fully redeveloped with a grid-like network of smaller-sized blocks.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood everyone wants to be in Establishments like Crush, Alexandre’s and Eatzi’s, along with a connection to the Katy Trail, large walkable areas and a united neighborhood, have made Oak Lawn the place to live, Milner said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Get a blast from the past by visiting an Early American farm, shop a walkable downtown, or tempt your tastebuds with restaurants representing diverse cuisines—these are the 15 best things to do in Falls Church, Virginia.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Another preserved only the Kohl's space while creating more walkable mixed-use buildings, and a third called for the mall property to be fully redeveloped with a grid-like network of smaller-sized blocks.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The neighborhood everyone wants to be in Establishments like Crush, Alexandre’s and Eatzi’s, along with a connection to the Katy Trail, large walkable areas and a united neighborhood, have made Oak Lawn the place to live, Milner said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Get a blast from the past by visiting an Early American farm, shop a walkable downtown, or tempt your tastebuds with restaurants representing diverse cuisines—these are the 15 best things to do in Falls Church, Virginia.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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