Categorya | Built environment attributes | Expected direction of association |
---|---|---|
Density | Population density/jobs density | Positive |
Diversity | Land use mix/non-residential zone | Positive |
Design | Street Network: street connectivity/few cul de sacs/space syntax measures (e.g. local and control integration)/traffic slowing devices/pedestrian crossing/active transport route options/3/4 or more ways intersections | Positive |
Road traffic volume/busy roads | Negative | |
Transport infrastructure: sidewalks/bikeways/street lights/aesthetics and attractiveness | Positive | |
Green and recreational space: area/presence/number/distance(shorter)/quality/attractiveness/maintenance/aesthetics | Positive | |
Destination | Transport related: shorter distance (or access within walking distance) to: neighbourhood destinations, retail, school/better job accessibility by public transport | Positive |
Job accessibility by car | Negative | |
Recreation related: shorter distance (or access within walking distance) to recreational destinations | Positive | |
Distance to transit | Shorter distance (or access within walking distance) to bus stops/train stations | Positive |
Safety | Neighbourhood lighting | Positive |
Crime/Traffic | Negative | |
Aggregated neighbourhood characteristics | Walkability index/environmental score | Positive |