Walkability is recognised around the world as one of the key aspects that makes a city liveable. Walkability is defined as being able to walk to shops, transport, work and other amenities and is intrinsically linked to positive health outcomes. However, it is well recognised that people will only choose to walk when the walk is useful, safe, comfortable and interesting.
As well as the practical aspects, walkability is also a measure of how pleasant and attractive an area is to walk.