Denver is campaigning for walkability. An article in the New York Times enumerates the ways Denver is encouraging walking in order to improve public health. Proponents of walkability believe that Denver can be retrofitted through transit and pedestrian bridges to promote transportation alternatives (the goal is 15% of residents walking or cycling to work by 2020). Advocates are encouraging attractions to cater to foot traffic since “it is the physical space of a city…that creates a pedestrian’s view of the world.” In addition to improving health outcomes, encouraging walkable communites also increases home values as outlined in CEOs for Cities’ Walking the Walk research. Promoting walkability will not only help Denver’s current residents lead healthier lives; it will also increase the city’s appeal as a livable community.
↧
