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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Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Holland and then wife Augusta Brown ended up buying 16 buildings and advocating for the walkable entertainment district the area eventually became.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Rodney Lockwood Lockwood's vision includes a walkable city with a monorail, restaurants, homes, office and retail space, and much more.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Holland and then wife Augusta Brown ended up buying 16 buildings and advocating for the walkable entertainment district the area eventually became.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Rodney Lockwood Lockwood's vision includes a walkable city with a monorail, restaurants, homes, office and retail space, and much more.
—Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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