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Assessing the Walkability of Nagpur City at Neighborhood Level Using Walk Score Index
The degree to which a neighborhood is walkable is referred to as walkability. The ability to walk is the core of a sustainable city. Walking, other than bicycling, is a ‘green’ mode of transportation that, in addition to reducing crowding, has a low environmental impact, is energy efficient, and produces no air or noise pollution. Walkability promotes compact energy-efficient urban development and the development of socially and environmentally sustainable city districts as well. The incorporation of walkability assessments into urban planning processes has the potential to be a valuable supplement by taking into account important quantitative and qualitative aspects of walking in cities. Several walkability assessment tools have been developed to quantify and evaluate the pedestrian environment. This paper discusses various tools used to measure walkability. Seven locations from Nagpur city, with varying residential and commercial use, had been selected for assessment of walkability. The walk score tool has been used as a measuring tool, it is both easy to access and use. It quantifies walkability based on proximity and accessibility to various amenities. The study found that neighborhoods with amenities such as parks, schools, grocery stores, and other essential services located within a close proximity are more likely to be rated as highly walkable. The research concludes that having these types of amenities available in a neighborhood is a key factor in promoting walkability at the local level.
Assessing the Walkability of Nagpur City at Neighborhood Level Using Walk Score Index
The degree to which a neighborhood is walkable is referred to as walkability. The ability to walk is the core of a sustainable city. Walking, other than bicycling, is a ‘green’ mode of transportation that, in addition to reducing crowding, has a low environmental impact, is energy efficient, and produces no air or noise pollution. Walkability promotes compact energy-efficient urban development and the development of socially and environmentally sustainable city districts as well. The incorporation of walkability assessments into urban planning processes has the potential to be a valuable supplement by taking into account important quantitative and qualitative aspects of walking in cities. Several walkability assessment tools have been developed to quantify and evaluate the pedestrian environment. This paper discusses various tools used to measure walkability. Seven locations from Nagpur city, with varying residential and commercial use, had been selected for assessment of walkability. The walk score tool has been used as a measuring tool, it is both easy to access and use. It quantifies walkability based on proximity and accessibility to various amenities. The study found that neighborhoods with amenities such as parks, schools, grocery stores, and other essential services located within a close proximity are more likely to be rated as highly walkable. The research concludes that having these types of amenities available in a neighborhood is a key factor in promoting walkability at the local level.
Assessing the Walkability of Nagpur City at Neighborhood Level Using Walk Score Index
Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements
Nandineni, Rama Devi (editor) / Ang, Susan (editor) / Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Binti (editor) / Mohite, Shivanjali (author) / Surawar, Meenal (author)
International conference on Variability of the Sun and sun-like stars: from asteroseismology to space weather ; 2022
2024-07-06
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
Walkability , Walk score , Indicators , Assessment , Sustainability Environment , Sustainable Development , Cyber-physical systems, IoT , Professional Computing , Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings , Social Work and Community Development , Environmental Management , Earth and Environmental Science
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