The way neighborhood amenities are arranged ... influences whether people choose to walk.
In already walkable neighborhoods, spreading shops and restaurants throughout several streets makes walking more enjoyable.
In less walkable areas, clustering amenities along a single âmain streetâ creates an attraction and encourages people to walk.
"But if the area is already pedestrian-friendly, adding everything to one street doesnât help much."
https://www.colorado.edu/today/2026/03/11/why-walkable-neighborhoods-arent-just-about-distance