What parameters makes cities walkable? Those offering the shortest walking distances for its residents to get to key amenities like schools, hospitals, restaurants, shops -- all within a 15-minute walk. Being walkable naturally reflects a healthier, happier lifestyle.
The information is courtesy a recent article from The Economist.
Time: 6m 04s to key amenities
Time: 6m 06s to key amenities
Time: 7m 01s to key amenities
Time: 7m 04s to key amenities
Time: 7m 04s to key amenities
Time: 7m 05s to key amenities
Time: 8m 00s to key amenities
Time: 8m 01s to key amenities
Time: 8m 01s to key amenities
Time: 8m 02s to key amenities
Kyoto, Japan at 28: 10m 03s
Taipei, Taiwan at 35: 11m 01s
Kathmandu, Nepal at 45: 12m 00s
Taichung, Taiwan at 49: 12m 02s
Tokyo, Japan at 50: 12m 03s
Indian cities are considered very difficult to walk in. And US cities require driving because very little is 15 minutes away.