The right to walk in cities, a comparative review of Macau, Lisbon and Las Vegas

Balsas, C J L (2017) The right to walk in cities, a comparative review of Macau, Lisbon and Las Vegas. International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, 9(2), pp. 123-142. ISSN 1756-1450

Abstract

This study reveals that the cities of Macau, Lisbon and Las Vegas have different degrees of walkability and current walking conditions that have been greatly improved to increase the safety, comfort and convenience of their central streets and public spaces.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: walkability; transport; rights; urban design; safety
Index terms: urban design, Macau, public space, walkability, comfort, Lisbon
Subjects: occupational health and safety management, urban design, Geography, urban design and public space
Topics: Design Practice, Urban Studies, Geographical Context, Health and Safety
Descriptive scope: 2 PC

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