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3. Four Aspects of Community <br /> Design Related to Walking <br /> Four dlmenslons <br /> —Density <br /> —Street pattern <br /> —Mixed use <br /> —Pedestrian Infrastructure <br /> But other aspects of the environment also matter,though these are <br /> not technically part of the built environment but rather its use <br /> —Traffic <br /> —Climate and air quality <br /> —Eta <br /> 3. Four Aspects of Community <br /> Design Related to Walking <br /> Density <br /> — Increased density can provide a critical mess of people and <br /> places,to create a physical sense of community <br /> — Density can increase transit viability,auto congestion,and <br /> parking costs,making walking a more attractive option <br /> Street Pattern <br /> 3. Small blocks provide more direct routes <br /> 4. Small blocks that are highly connected provide options for <br /> taking altemative routes for safety and variety <br /> 3. Four Aspects, cont. <br /> Mixed Use <br /> People often move between different kinds of activities and <br /> If they are Gose together they may be Inclined to walk <br /> 6 A mixture of uses Ikely means that people are around at <br /> different times of the day and night,increaslr�g safety and the <br /> period of time In which people are fkey to we k <br /> Pedestrian Infrastructure <br /> 7. Street trees,street furniture,and such features as overhangs <br /> and awnings can Improve pedestrian comfort <br /> 8 Street lights,pedestrian crossings,sidewalks,and traffic <br /> calming enhance safety <br /> 9 Varied and detailed surroundings make walking more <br /> interesting <br /> 5 <br />