Vancouver Examines its Walkability

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Tue, 10/23/2007 - 5:00pm

While many cities in the U.S. are finally coming to the realization that walkability is a necessity in city planning, Vancouver, Washington is actually doing something about it.
A non-profit group in the city invited Mark Fenton, the host of the PBS series "America's Walking” and walkability expert, to speak to a sold-out crowd last night.
He’s also headed out around the city to see just how pedestrian-friendly the city is.
KBOO’s Crystal Leighty spoke with Mark Fenton earlier today:

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