Walkability Guidelines and Checklist
 

With leadership from the Urban Design Studio, in Summer 2007, the Citywide Planning Commission adopted the Walkability Checklist and directed that it be applied to all projects seeking discretionary approval, primarily Site Plan Review and Zone Change cases. Initially advanced by Councilmember Eric Garcetti, making our City more walkable is the natural outgrowth of a good climate, a desire to reduce carbon footprints, and create more opportunities within neighborhood districts for social contact and exchange.

Walkability has a long history in the City, first considered prominently by former Councilmember Michael Woo who introduced the original Pedestrian Bill of Rights.
The development of the initial Checklist required input by many stakeholders, lead by the City's Pedestrian Advisory Committee and including participation from several departments and agencies as well.
On August 23, 2007, the Citywide Planning Commission approved the Walkability Checklist. The final graphically complete Walkability Checklist is under preparation, but for those who want to consult its many innovations and forward-thinking for current applications and projects, please see the following pages.
 
Download: Walkability Guidelines and Check List