Streets to Live By: How Livable Street Design Can Bring Economic, Health and Quality-of-Life Benefits to New York City

Abstract

This report explores the benefits and costs of a wide variety of livable streets programs that are occurring in New York City. The objectives of the livable streets programs, which are also evolving in other cities around the country, are as follows: social interaction, enhanced environmental sustainability, improved street life, increased public transit use, greater economic vitality and improved public health. The report defines livable streets, discusses how to measure street livability, and addresses the impact of the livable streets programs in and on New York City.

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