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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How to Get Around Cannon Beach is a very walkable town, allowing access to the beach, hotels, restaurants, and downtown shops in a matter of minutes.
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Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Stine said there is a strong preference now among renters to live in a walkable area.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
In Inglewood — especially for rentals walkable to SoFi Stadium — prices became dizzying.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Rather than sprawling across multiple disconnected venues, the experience is intentionally concentrated within walkable zones—hotels, beachfront stages, nightlife venues, and yacht departures all stitched together within South Beach’s compact geography.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Stine said there is a strong preference now among renters to live in a walkable area.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
In Inglewood — especially for rentals walkable to SoFi Stadium — prices became dizzying.
—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Rather than sprawling across multiple disconnected venues, the experience is intentionally concentrated within walkable zones—hotels, beachfront stages, nightlife venues, and yacht departures all stitched together within South Beach’s compact geography.
—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 28 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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