What makes a neighborhood walkable?
Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods have:
- a center, whether it's a main street or public space
- enough people to support local businesses and for public transit to run frequently
- a mix of affordable housing with amenities close by
- plenty of public places to gather and play.
Learn about three neighborhoods in the Portland metropolitan area evaluated for their walkability by the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute. Go
View a presentation about best practices in walkability for neighborhoods and main streets with a special focus on downtown Hillsboro. Go