Join AARP Virginia, Charlottesville Area Alliance, and other community and government partners for a Walk Audit Workshop facilitated by America Walks.
The workshop will be held Friday, June 7th, 8:30am – 5:00pm at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 2036 India Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
* Space is limited, so please reserve your place here. *
Workshop Goals
- Build the community’s capacity to conduct walkability and accessibility audits
- Expand and activate the existing local movement of grass-roots advocates and stakeholders
- Center equity (low-income families, people with disabilities, seniors, etc.) in research and recommendations
- Strengthen partnerships with City, County, and State, and ensure inclusive planning practices are used
- Generate ideas for improving pedestrian safety, comfort, and first/last mile connections to transit
- Establish a foundation for future engagement
Workshop Outline
- 8:30 am: Coffee and Networking
- 9:00 am: Morning Program: Includes presentations covering existing initiatives and inclusive mobility, followed by a “Wheels in Motion” participatory walking/rolling experience
- 12:45 pm: Lunch (Provided by AARP Virginia)
- 1:15 pm: Afternoon Program: Includes a “Walkability Audit” and small-group discussions to develop recommendations for design improvements and grow a local advocacy movement for community change
- 5:00 pm: Close and Happy Hour (optional)
Questions?
please contact:
Tommy Safranek
Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3723 | safranekt@charlottesville.gov
Long-Term Vision
Investment in infrastructure in Charlottesville and Albemarle County
will, with thoughtful, inclusive planning:
Enhance opportunities in these neighborhoods, …
By providing better-connected walkability and transit, …
Leading to improvements in community health and access for all.