Walkable City by Jeff Speck (in person)

We will meet for a discussion of the book Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time by Jeff Speck (one of the most upvoted books in a previous "Bring Your Own Book" event).

To attend this event, you should have read this book and be able to partake in discussions on this book.

From the publisher:
Walkable City is both an urgent call to action and a practical guide for change. Jeff Speck, a city planner who has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive, demonstrates how walkability is the single most important factor in a city's livability and how it can be achieved. A walkable city is one in which you can accomplish most of your daily tasks on foot - and where walking is safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.

In Walkable City, Speck presents his "General Theory of Walkability" - that for people to choose to walk, the walk must be useful, safe, comfortable, and interesting. He then provides practical solutions through his "Ten Steps of Walkability," covering everything from the right mix of uses and housing types to the proper design of streets, parking policies, and public transportation. The book shows how getting people out of their cars and onto their feet is not just good for their health and happiness, but essential for the environmental and economic future of our cities and towns.

Bring an open mind and a smile! I hope to see you there.