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# Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time (Tenth Anniversary Edition)

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Review: Interesting, Educational, and Entertaining Read - I often browse the nonfiction section (or the customers also bought lists) in search of new things to learn about. In the process of this, I have read boring books, misleading/inaccurate/biased books, books about off-the-wall/niche topics, and interesting books that have allowed me to learn about a topic I likely never would have touched otherwise. The Walkable City is probably the best book I have ever found as a result of this browsing. A relatively short but insightful book written by an experienced architect, The Walkable City lays out an evidence based case for having a walkable and bikeable downtown area that is illustrated throughout with explanations of case studies and anecdotal examples. Everything is fully explained (both a basic 'this is what _____ means' as well as 'these are the implications of ____'), which - having no knowledge of civil engineering or city planning - I very much appreciated. But, what I think really makes the book (especially as a learning tool for a general audience) is the inclusion of Speck's dry and admittedly sarcastic humor. I found it hilarious and a good counterbalance to heavier topics (such as dry jokes about traffic engineers during a section on pedestrian deaths due to traffic behavior as a result road construction). Overall, I am very pleased to have stumbled across The Walkable City and it is a book that I would be happy to reccomend.
Review: A paradigm-shifter - Disclaimer: I live in Portland, and Jeff Speck LOVES Portland. I bought and read this wonderful book when it first came out, and in the year or so since then I've watched several of Jeff Speck's talks (including his TED talk), followed him on Twitter, read a ton of related articles, and generally become an urban design and transportation wonk. Walkable City is a very substantial book that reads like a breeze--eye-opening, entertaining, convincing. Yes, it suits my Portlandy bike-riding bias, but Speck's facts are solid and well-substantiated, and he makes a very good case that cities should do all they can to make themselves attractive to those who want to live in them. Though it's factually hard to dispute that per capita, dense urban living is the least environmentally damaging choice a person could make, Speck is NOT saying that everyone should move to cities right now. I can see where someone devoted to suburban or rural life would feel threatened by his arguments and get all up in arms over their right to commute by car or whatever. But settle down, folks: he's just saying that a lot of people really do want to live the urban life and that if cities are smart, they'll court those folks. Then there will be plenty of highway and lawn and exurban delight available for those who like that way of life. Walkable City is paean to good cities, and a well-reasoned and seriously not-that-threatening treatise on how cities can become good.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,745 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Urban & Land Use Planning (Books) #2 in Urban Planning and Development #6 in Sociology of Urban Areas |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,032) |
| Dimensions  | 5.45 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | Anniversary |
| ISBN-10  | 1250857988 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1250857989 |
| Item Weight  | 12.8 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 464 pages |
| Publication date  | November 15, 2022 |
| Publisher  | Picador Paper |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting, Educational, and Entertaining Read
*by A***Y on January 24, 2018*

I often browse the nonfiction section (or the customers also bought lists) in search of new things to learn about. In the process of this, I have read boring books, misleading/inaccurate/biased books, books about off-the-wall/niche topics, and interesting books that have allowed me to learn about a topic I likely never would have touched otherwise. The Walkable City is probably the best book I have ever found as a result of this browsing. A relatively short but insightful book written by an experienced architect, The Walkable City lays out an evidence based case for having a walkable and bikeable downtown area that is illustrated throughout with explanations of case studies and anecdotal examples. Everything is fully explained (both a basic 'this is what _____ means' as well as 'these are the implications of ____'), which - having no knowledge of civil engineering or city planning - I very much appreciated. But, what I think really makes the book (especially as a learning tool for a general audience) is the inclusion of Speck's dry and admittedly sarcastic humor. I found it hilarious and a good counterbalance to heavier topics (such as dry jokes about traffic engineers during a section on pedestrian deaths due to traffic behavior as a result road construction). Overall, I am very pleased to have stumbled across The Walkable City and it is a book that I would be happy to reccomend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A paradigm-shifter
*by A***Y on March 23, 2014*

Disclaimer: I live in Portland, and Jeff Speck LOVES Portland. I bought and read this wonderful book when it first came out, and in the year or so since then I've watched several of Jeff Speck's talks (including his TED talk), followed him on Twitter, read a ton of related articles, and generally become an urban design and transportation wonk. Walkable City is a very substantial book that reads like a breeze--eye-opening, entertaining, convincing. Yes, it suits my Portlandy bike-riding bias, but Speck's facts are solid and well-substantiated, and he makes a very good case that cities should do all they can to make themselves attractive to those who want to live in them. Though it's factually hard to dispute that per capita, dense urban living is the least environmentally damaging choice a person could make, Speck is NOT saying that everyone should move to cities right now. I can see where someone devoted to suburban or rural life would feel threatened by his arguments and get all up in arms over their right to commute by car or whatever. But settle down, folks: he's just saying that a lot of people really do want to live the urban life and that if cities are smart, they'll court those folks. Then there will be plenty of highway and lawn and exurban delight available for those who like that way of life. Walkable City is paean to good cities, and a well-reasoned and seriously not-that-threatening treatise on how cities can become good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Changed my view on parking
*by A***X on January 3, 2024*

"Walkable City (Tenth Anniversary Edition)" is an enlightening read that offers a fresh perspective on urban planning and, surprisingly, transformed my views on parking. Jeff Speck masterfully illustrates how prioritizing walkability can revolutionize city landscapes, offering a blend of well-researched data and engaging narratives. The book is not just a theoretical discourse but a practical guide filled with achievable strategies for making cities more livable and sustainable. What struck me most was the insightful discussion on parking policies and how they shape our urban environments, often to the detriment of walkability and community vitality. This eye-opening section is a great read for anyone interested in urban development or sustainability. Whether you're an urban planner, a city dweller, or just someone curious about the future of our cities, this book is a compelling and thought-provoking journey. It is highly recommended for its ability to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire change.

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