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Stepping Towards Sustainability: Analyzing Walkability In Urban Environments, Elli Lewis
Stepping Towards Sustainability: Analyzing Walkability In Urban Environments, Elli Lewis
Student Theses 2015-Present
This paper examines path walkability in the urban environment and its various impact levels on different neighborhoods. One of the most accessible forms of sustainability is walking, as it produces zero carbon emissions and can harvest a greater sense of care for the human environment. In a growing urbanized world, providing citizens easy access to clean and safe sidewalks, parks, grocery stores, local restaurants, and religious organizations is essential. Accessible walking routes are vital in large, urban cities. The first chapter analyzes the need for walkable cities concerning ecosystem services and their functions. A brief history of New York’s urban …