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Parks and public squares full of activities, concerts, and events, with amenities that draw people and families regularly, such as barbecue pits; clean, accessible bathrooms; interesting play areas; food kiosks; water fountains; ponds; sculpture; and movable seating. |
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Lively, pedestrian-friendly downtowns with a mixture of stores, merchants, services and public spaces. Residential streets encourage slow-moving traffic so that people can come out of their homes to talk, walk, play on the sidewalks, and shop. |
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Libraries located close enough to schools and neighborhoods that children can walk to them |
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Playgrounds and recreation facilities that kids can walk or bike to and make it home safely |
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Schoolyards that give students better places to play, and allow for a diverse range of activities for all community residents after school hours |
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Farmers markets provide affordable, healthy food and also keep land outside cities under cultivation, encouraging both sustainable agriculture and sustainable urban development. |
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Sidewalks and crosswalks make it easier and safer to walk to libraries, schools, laundromats, local shops, or downtown retail areas |
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Institutions that people visit regularly are situated together, making it more convenient to accomplish tasks and participate in activities. |