Meaning of walking distance | Babel Free

Definitions

A distance that a person can reasonably walk.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Measuring the Walkable Community The Charter of the New Urbanism states that “many activities of daily living should occur⟳ within walking distance, allowing independence to those who do not drive⟳, especially the elderly and the young.[...”]”

“The lower the population density, the lower the risk⟳ of herd mentality running amok. The greater the quantity of food grown within walking distance, the lower the risk⟳ of starvation.”

“Today is match⟳ day, Grimsby Town are at home, and the ground is walking distance from New Clee station. So, visiting football supporters coming by train⟳ have⟳ to change⟳ at Grimsby Town [station]. That's a real pain.”

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