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Livability Topic: Walkability

Walkable communities benefit people of all ages

A newly installed crosswalk and pedestrian island in Edgewater, Maryland

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How to Get a Pedestrian Island Installed

Smart planning put a pair of shopping centers within walking distance of a 55-and-older community. Poor planning separated the areas by four lanes of fast-moving traffic