ARC200 –Walkability in Yorkville Ave.

Walkability in Yorkville Avenue

The chosen research topic for our site of Yorkville Avenue, Toronto was walkability; which measures how friendly an area is to walk for amenities in high-density neighborhoods. Walkability is based on the idea that urban spaces should be more than just transport corridors designed for maximum vehicle throughput. What makes our street more walkable is the presence of quality footpaths, sidewalks and other pedestrian right-of-way.

The absence of heavy traffic, such as street cars and car parking, allows a better maintenance on the road conditions. The unique urban context that continues to grow while remaining practical and accessible for all pedestrians. As shown in the Top diagram Yorkville Avenue is located in between Avenue Road and Bay Street, which are some of the most well-known streets in Toronto. The vast green areas and limited transit lines within the vicinity are shown in the bottom right diagram.