Walkability

Peninsula tracks - track descriptions (Dunedin)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 22:59
Peninsula tracks - track descriptions (Dunedin) - Web page
Describes 19 walking tracks on the peninsula and links to the Otago Peninsula Tracks brochure.
Author(s):
Dunedin City Council
Publisher(s):
Dun
Region (NZ): 
Otago
City/Town: 
Dunedin
Topics: 
Maps & Guides
Walkability
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
trails
walkways
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--6.80 Otago
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Dunedin walks - peninsula tracks - general information

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 22:49
Dunedin walks - peninsula tracks - general information - Web page
The Otago Peninsula Tracks provide access to special areas of coastline, historic sites, high points and other areas of interest.
Region (NZ): 
Otago
City/Town: 
Dunedin
Topics: 
Maps & Guides
Recreation
Walkability
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
trails
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--6.80 Otago
-6 Maps & guides

Development of a reliable measure of walking within and outside the local neighborhood: RESIDEs neig

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/07/2006 - 01:00
Abstract - Development of a reliable measure of walking etc - Web page
The Residential Environment project (RESIDE) is a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of a new residential design code on walking. The aim to develop a reliable measure of walking – undertaken within and outside the neighborhood – and overall physical activity.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Walkability
Free tags: 
assessment
trends in physical activity
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--2.90 Australia
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Walking, from policy to practice - the Geneva case

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 20:51
the Geneva case
Link to walking, from policy to practice - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A paper about making cities walking friendly as opposed to the car friendly cities that have developed over the past forty years
Country (exc. NZ): 
EU
Topics: 
Design and planning
Transport
Walkability
Free tags: 
evaluation
public space
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--2.95 Rest-of-world, UN, EU etc studies
-2 Design

Creating walkable communities: a guide for local governments

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:23
A guide for local governments
Link to Creating walkable communities - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
"This guide is a tool for local governments and concerned citizens. It presents guide- lines, suggestions, and techniques on how to make communities more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
walkability
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--2.91 North America
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Guidelines for providing for journeys on foot

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 01:16
Abstract & order info - Guidelines for providing for journeys on foot - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
"Describes best practice in planning and providing for pedestrians within the existing UK legislative framework.
Country (exc. NZ): 
UK
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
plan
guidelines
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--2.92 United Kingdom & Ireland
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Reliability and validity of two instruments designed etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:44
Abstract & order info - Reliability and validity of two instruments etc - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
An article which explores two instruments used to assess the suitability of roads and sid
Country (exc. NZ): 
North America
Topics: 
Design and planning
Walkability
Free tags: 
community design
active living
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--2.91 North America
-2 Design

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