Walkable City

A manifesto on walkability. Speck is informative, clear, funny, and sassy. He writes from the perspective of the “generalist” that he endorses, who considers all aspects of urban planning and their effects on walkability, from streets to parking to trees to architecture. Ultimately, the book lists ten ways to create walkable cities and explains the positive impact this simple design choice has on the health, safety, environment, economy, and overall quality of life of a city.