Creating Sustainable Cities Through Pedestrian Urbanism by Hy... - 9781032483252

Creating Sustainable Cities Through Pedestrian UrbanismAuthor(s): Hyesun Jeong\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032483252, 978-1032483252\nSynopsis\nAs cities grapple with climate change and social inequality, a growing movement recognizes walking as fundamental to urban sustainability. Creating Sustainable Cities Through Pedestrian Urbanism explores how communities worldwide are rethinking the relationship between mobility, place, and belonging.\n\nDrawing from diverse cities across North America, Europe, and Asia, this book examines the shift from car-dominated planning toward human-centered design. It traces how walkable environments support environmental goals while fostering social connection and cultural vitality, demonstrating that sustainable cities are also more equitable and livable cities.\n\nThis book investigates varied examples: cultural programming in transit stations, night festivals and murals, p.