What is Walkability The concept of walkability in urban planning originates from the transportation literature and has been used widely within urban planning, transportation, and public health research (Sarjakoski, Santos, & Sarjakoski, 2016). In essence, walkability has to do with how conducive an area is to walking (Fitzsimons, Nelson, Leyden, Wickham, & Woods, 2010). Within the last fifteen years, walkability has been developed as a concept for urban design. It refers to how much the area can be considered pedestrian-friendly with respect to various community characteristics such as residential density, street connectivity, land use mix, and access to local destinations (Sarjakoski, Santos, & Sarjakoski, 2016). It is also evaluated by environmental characteristics such as the presence of sidewalks, green spaces, and street lights (Kawachi, Takao, & Subramanian, 2013, p. 135). A connected and accessible street pattern contributes to better walkability (Sarjako...