Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods
October 27, 2025Testing the Claims of New Urbanism: Local Access, Pedestrian Travel, and Neighboring Behaviors
October 27, 2025Research Article
Assessing the social and environmental achievements of New Urbanism: evidence from Portland, Oregon.
By Podobnik, B.
Full Citation
Podobnik, B. (2011). Assessing the social and environmental achievements of New Urbanism: evidence from Portland, Oregon. Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 4(2), 105-126.
Key Findings
Residents of Orenco Station reported higher levels of social interaction compared to those in the other neighborhoods surveyed. This suggests that the design elements of New Urbanist communities, which emphasize walkability and communal spaces, can foster stronger social ties among residents.