Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. The very idea of a modern

This book explores everyday walking in contemporary urban life. It brings together important theoretical and empirical insights to understand how the ‘walkabi

“Cities are the future of the human race, and Jeff Speck knows how to make them work.” —David Owen, staff writer at the New Yorker Nearly every US city wo

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The obvious answer to how cities can attract creative talent is to pr

Examines how cities of various sizes on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are making walkability improvements a part of their overall urban revitalization strate