Getting started

Of course, the first thing you’re going to need to do is decide exactly what it is about your neighbourhood that you want to improve.

The  walking audit is a good place to start .  Next, you can work out how to get the result you want – and that’s where other people come in.

Chances are, if you’ve noticed that your neighbourhood could be more walkable, other people in the area have noticed too. One of the best ways to get the change you want is to find people with similar desires and interests, and invite them to get involved.

As well as being a great way to make new connections with like-minded people in your area, other people will often have skills, resources, ideas knowledge and contacts that complement your own.

Well-run, articulate groups can be more credible than individuals in the eyes of government and larger organisations, too – especially when they have lots of members (but we’ll get to that…).

Making your neighbourhood better for walking may not simply be about working with governments to build better footpaths, crossings and lower speed limits etc. It could be about building friendly streets, getting people to walk more and a whole of things you can do yourself.  

After you have had a good look around this site, you can Contact us if you would like to talk about your first 'steps'!