If you're interested in learning more about how to improve the walkability and sustainability of your neighborhood, PMC recommends reviewing the following resources: 

A Few Related Materials From PMC Related to Sustainability, Compact Urban Form, and Walkability:

• Chico General Plan key issues workshop materials on land use and sustainability
• Sustainability and Long-Range Planning PowerPoint Presentation from 2008 AEP/NAEP Conference

Articles:

• www.rooflines.org/1141/portland_shrinks_carbon_footprint_with_revitalization_walkability/
• sustainability.asu.edu/giosmain/news/greentalk/consider-an-areas-walkability
• www.smallfailures.com/2007/06/thinking-about-walkable-neighborhoods.html

Other Resources:

• www.sustainabuild.net/2007/10/walkability-factors.html
• www.smartgrowth.org
• www.walkinginfo.org
• www.planning.org    (American Planning Association)
• www.uli.org    (Urban Land Institute)