walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl 
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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Auburn is a historic Sierra Nevada foothills town about 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, known for its Gold Rush roots, walkable Old Town and outdoor recreation.
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David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Search for a walkable path to your daily errands.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Butts said the improvement efforts to Market Street are meant to make the whole city more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Search for a walkable path to your daily errands.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Butts said the improvement efforts to Market Street are meant to make the whole city more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Reducing and monitoring traffic, specifically in residential and walkable areas, is a vital step in protecting locals, Cuthell said.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Walkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkable. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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walkable
adjective
walk·able
ˈwȯ-kə-bəl
: capable of or suitable for being walked
a very walkable city
a walkable distance
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