> Re: the conversation about walk-ability of cities. The key concept here is density. It does require density, but not so much that you need buildings more tha

> Re: the conversation about walk-ability of cities. The key concept here is density. It does require density, but not so much that you need buildings more than a few stories high. Much more important is zoning that allows shops and restaurants to be mixed in with housing, and not wasting those few square blocks within walking distance with parking lots and private yards.