Developing walking in the city: issues, planning and development tools (training)

Whether in metropolitan centers, peri-urban communes, or the towns of less dense territories, the potential for developing walking remains significant today. Walking is nevertheless a virtuous mode of transport, good for health and the climate, efficient, flexible, and inclusive. It is also a way of discovering cities and territories, with real economic and social benefits. It allows one to apprehend spaces differently, to stroll, recharge, entertain, meet people, play sports, shop, "live together"...

Developing "100% walkable" cities requires creating the most favorable conditions possible for pedestrians. It is essential to design facilities that are both accessible and safe, comfortable and attractive, but also to use all planning tools to facilitate pedestrian continuity and the city of short distances.

Based on feedback, recommendations for public space design, and participatory exchanges, Cerema offers you, as part of this training, concrete keys to help you develop walking in the city.

Educational objectives

• Understand the multiple issues and advantages of walking
• Better understand the needs of pedestrians, particularly in terms of...