"Designing Walkable Cities: Simple Ideas to Get Us Moving More Every Day"
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Urban planner Jeff Speck advocates for creating more walkable cities in the U.S. by ensuring that essential amenities such as shops, parks, and schools are within walking or biking distance of homes. As the principal at the urban design firm Speck Dempsey, he has been instrumental in promoting a walkable lifestyle and has authored books on the subject. His work includes overseeing programs aimed at combating suburban sprawl and advocating for downtown revitalization.
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