Malchik says that different areas bring out different levels of walkability. Someone who lives in a city might have an easier time walking compared to someone who lives in a rural place because a rural place does not necessarily have as many sidewalks as a city does. This is due to the facts that towns started getting rid of transit systems that allow for walker to walk freely and added for highways that allow for car traffic. He emphasizes that those who refuse to walk, refuse not because they are lazy, it is not really safe for walkers since streets are not designed to favor those who walk. Laker points out that adding green spaces that allow open air adds walkability to the city because people feel invited to the stop and enjoy public spaces. He also mentions the City of London Corporation banned buses and bicycles and if that were to be done in our state the percentage of people who walk would increase improving the lifestyle of citizens. (170)
I hope to explore the streets of Chicago and stops at fast food places. I will pick a building which will be my “place of work” from there I will walk to any fast food places as long as they are within a mile radius. The reason I am doing within a mile radius is because those who work in the city never really have time to stop and eat so they usually try to get whatever they can and fast. If healthy, clean restaurants are within this mile radius then it can encourage walkability since workers can make it there fast. Otherwise they would have to drive to go out and find something healthier.
