Community Development Glossary

noun a large public green area in a town, used for recreation

verb to bring a vehicle to a stop and leave it temporarily

• The city council approved the construction of a new park in the downtown area.
• Let's meet at the park after work for a picnic.
• I heard that new skate park is lit!
• His mind was a park of endless possibilities.

noun a combination of the words 'social' and 'landscape', referring to the overall social environment or culture of a particular group or society

• The analysis of the current socialscape reveals interesting trends in consumer behavior.
• Have you seen the latest gossip on the socialscape?
• The socialscape is lit with all the drama going on right now.
• Navigating the socialscape can sometimes feel like walking through a maze.

noun the quality or characteristic of being easily walkable or conducive to walking

• The city planners are focusing on improving the walkability of the downtown area.
• I love living in a neighborhood with great walkability - I can walk to all my favorite spots!
• This neighborhood has such good walkability, you can easily stroll to all the cool places.
• In terms of career advancement, having strong connections in the industry can greatly increase your walkability in the job market.