Author Archives: Ryan Cooper

Ryan Cooper is an MBA Candidate emphasizing in healthcare administration and a researcher for Boise State University’s Centre for Creativity and Innovation.

The ‘Walkability’ of Communities: It’s a Big Deal

I recently ran across an interesting tool at WalkScore.com, one that assesses the “walkability”, or ease of traveling as a pedestrian, of any address!

However, while it’s fun to see how our homes stack up, this tool invites a healthy discussion of how “walkability” contributes to economic and cultural vitality.