Urban densities for walkability in Valencia
Urban densities for walkability
Urban densities for walkability refer to the conditions of space and urban activities that allow daily walking. Valencia meets the conditions and functions necessary for daily walking. Thirty-nine percent of the urban core has high values. These are concentrated in the historic center and its surroundings and some peripheral neighborhoods (such as Ciutat Jardí). In contrast, along the Turia River, which crosses the center of Valencia from east to west, and the peripheral and port areas of the city have the lowest values.
What do urban densities depend on for walkability?
Urban densities for walkability integrate residential and commercial density, walkable intersections, and the diversity of built environment uses.
Residential density
Valencia’s residential density is heterogeneous. High residential densities are found throughout the city. 40% of the urban core has high values. These are found in the east and southwest of the city (for example, in Camins al Grau and Aiora). The low residential density of the historic center stands out. In the peripheral area of Valencia, population density is also low.
Commercial density
Valencia has high commercial densities. The highest values are found in the streets of the historic center, Russafa, Gran Vía and Roqueta. Commerce is also present in other parts of the city, such as Benimaclet, Aiora and Arrancapins, but to a lesser extent and with a more dispersed distribution.
Intersections
The distribution of walkable roads, pedestrian and pedestrian zones, parks and crosswalks is concentrated in the historic center of Valencia. The green route of the Turia Gardens stands out for its high density of walkable intersections in the southern part of the city. Areas with a high density of intersections account for 13% of the urban area.
Diversity of uses
Valencia is characterized by a great diversity of land uses. 22% percent of the urban core has high diversity values. A large part of the city combines residential, commercial, institutional, office and leisure uses. In contrast, monofunctional landscaped, industrial, educational and agricultural areas are found mainly on the periphery.
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