Dollar for dollar, the returns of a walkable neighborhood are impressive, from more customers to healthier, more productive employees. Pedestrian facilities are a vital element of the public realm, serving all businesses and residents. They pay off in increased retail sales, healthier employees and higher real estate values. Businesses gain wherever walking conditions are improved. WalkBoston’s Good Walking is Good Business brochure provides data and statistics on the important connection between walkability and economic prosperity. The numbers are astounding and prove this is a wise investment. Links to the full articles and research are available on our resources page.

WalkBoston’s annual Walkers’ Choice Award acknowledges and encourages the Massachusetts business community to create lively walker-friendly places.

With your support, WalkBoston can continue to make communities walkable, and be a resource that neighborhoods and business districts can turn to. Make an investment in improving the walking conditions around your place of business. It will pay off with more customers, healthier employees, and a stronger bottom line. Join WalkBoston today!

Is your neighborhood uninviting to pedestrians? Thanks to the Barr Foundation we are working on a presentation of “Good Walking is Good Business” to take to communities that need WalkBoston’s help. Let us know if you would like to have us come to your community.