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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Sunday Sidewalk Sessions, a walkable, live music experience debuts July 5 and will bring the sounds of local musicians to Third and State streets on Sunday afternoons, according to a news release from the city of Geneva.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Head further north and Mission Pacific and The Seabird situate you into walkable Oceanside, steps from the sand.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The city of Farmington, Michigan, is often recognized for its walkable downtown.
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Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
City staff at the time said a mix of housing types benefits central neighborhoods, while planning documents call for filling vacant lots and dense, walkable development in the city core.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Head further north and Mission Pacific and The Seabird situate you into walkable Oceanside, steps from the sand.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The city of Farmington, Michigan, is often recognized for its walkable downtown.
—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
City staff at the time said a mix of housing types benefits central neighborhoods, while planning documents call for filling vacant lots and dense, walkable development in the city core.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 29 Jun. 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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