In 2023, a handsome geographer named Nat Henry (Website) created a map that color-coded neighborhoods of Seattle based on how walkable they were and how many trips a day you could make without the use of a car.
The map, which he’s named “Close,” now allows users to look at the walkability, likeability, and transit accessibility of any neighborhood in the country, and according to this recent piece by Bloomberg City Lab, developers are using it to scout out new project sites. Real estate agents are sharing it with clients to find the right neighborhoods for the transit-sensitive home buyer.
Orlando’s results, which you can see above, were somewhat surprising, with some walkability love given to areas of Coytown and Old Cheney Highway, SoDo, and Holden Avenue/Rio Grande Avenue as well. Parramore, Creative Village, Downtown Orlando, South Eola, and Thornton Park scored exceptionally well.
Click HERE to use it for yourself.
