Originally Posted by
JonathanGennick
I actually live in a tiny city of 3000 people, and I do enjoy the easy ability to walk four blocks to the CBD where there is a grocery store, a post office, some other small stores and restaurants.
yeah, small towns that haven't been decimated by the wal-mart out by the interstate can still be very good for walkability too.
it's really a time period thing more than anything else, at least in the US.
pre WWII: there's a good chance for decent, cohesive walkability
post WWII: odds decrease precipitously.