As communities become towns and towns grow into cities urban planning is necessary to build a functioning space for all residents and businesses, it also requires the foresight of the future.
How are the transportation needs going to be addressed for all residents? Are you going to build skyscrapers where everyone lives in a densely populated area or are you going to deal with urban sprawl which will lead to wider road requirements?
A walkability rating is used to research existing cities and the access and mileage required to travel around major attractions. Not a single United States city appears in the top 10 of all the cities in the world. The highest-ranking city is “Washington D.C. as it takes 52 minutes to walk 2.6 miles between the top five attractions “.
The more walking, biking, and public transportation can be utilized the more sustainable the area can be.
A great start to planning is looking into universal design options, ensuring that spaces are built with adequate space for all. Are they equitable, flexible
