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walk
matters

Walking is an inseparable part of our everyday life. We cannot get anything done without walking. In fact, the walking experience itself very much relates to our built environment and our quality of life. The spatial elements in the city are significant components for better walkability. We are happy to present the story of #walk matters, exploring how the city’s walkability and livability could be enhanced through certain spatial ingredients?

Studies show that good walkability brings us and our neighbourhoods a myriad of benefits, ranging from better health, increased social interaction among residents, higher property values and even enhancing social equity.  However, depending on your needs and the destination you are heading to, a Happy Walk could refer to starkly different walking experiences, which require different combinations of public spatial ingredients.

  • Can urban spaces in Hong Kong have the potential to prioritise pedestrians?
  • Can high-density environments in Hong Kong be designed to be pedestrian-friendly and conducive to walking?
  • Can the promotion of walkability in urban spaces contribute to inclusiveness for people of all ages?

We hope to explore more.

The 3D pedestrian network dataset in Hong Kong forms a basis of further research on walkability. However, the data readiness of detailed street ingredients is far from complete. Qualitative data is essentially missing. We hope the initiative can move the discussion forward.

#safestreet  #happywalk  #publictransportation

Data Candy about Nanjing

Nanjing now promotes “15-minute city” to ensure sufficient amenities. There is even a “3-minute circle” concept addressing essential needs after a public survey on urban planning.

Data Candy about Kuala Lumpur

Smaller blocks favours walking – Every 2 blocks you walk in Manila only equal to 1 block you reach in Kuala Lumpur.

Data Candy about Hong Kong

According to our Happy Walk Machine, Hong Kongers in their 20s usually take a walk to relax, whereas those in their 30s mostly walk to shop.
Unlock your own #walk matters data story.
Imagine you were in a pedestrian-friendly city, what is the most important characteristic of its streets?
Where do you usually like to go for a walk?
When you’re searching for transportation to get home on the street, how far you would a transportation option make you think, “That’s too far!”?
May we have your name?