Tag: Step It Up
Rain: A great judge of neighbourhood character
Hazel Borys 
November 11, 2015
November 11, 2015
Heading to the Wilmington, North Carolina region this week, I’m excited about seeing a city that’s one of my favourite running buddies. Last week, I was enjoying a run in Winnipeg as well, when someone pointed out, “But it’s raining.” I had barely noticed since this satisfyingly walkable neighbourhood dares people... Continue Reading
Category Community Development, Planning and Design
Walkability: It’s not about the buildings, or even the streets. It’s about the experience.
Susan Henderson 
September 9, 2015
September 9, 2015
We are excited to see the high level of understanding in the Surgeon General’s Step It Up call to action last week, to promote walking and walkable communities. The Surgeon General noted, “Improving walkability means that communities are created or enhanced to make it safe and easy to walk and that pedestrian activity... Continue Reading