Testing walkability

The quarter mile or 5 minute walk discussion - how useful is this definition?
http://www.originalgreen.org/blog/walk-appeal.html



http://www.originalgreen.org/blog/walk-appeal-measurables.html

• view changes;
• street enclosure;
• windows of view;
• shelter;
• goals in the middle distance (view points);
• turning the corner.

http://www.originalgreen.org/blog/walk-appeal-immeasurables.html

• people on the street;
• lovable things along the way;
• the magic of the city;
• safety;
• nature;
• time, weather, and burdens;
• sound.