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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Full Composite Heat Map <br />The Full Composite heat map sums the values for Density of Sidewalks, Density of Bike Facilities, <br />Intersection Density, Distance to Elementary Schools, Distance to Bus Stops, Distance to Parks, Distance <br />to Full Service Grocery, Distance to Convenience Stores, and Density of other commercial services, as <br />well as the measures for Residential Population and Employees. The resulting map is intended to <br />portray an index of walkability, where higher scores (illustrated in red and orange) are those places <br />where many of the factors occur and are more walkable areas, and lower scores (shown in blue and <br />green) have fewer of the factors and are generally less walkable areas. <br /> <br />A few important notes: <br />The elements used in this assessment are considered essential ingredients for making a trip without a <br />car. Areas that have a lower scores (shown in blue and green) do not all have the same deficiencies. <br />That is, one area may have a lower score because it is lacking an elementary school and a grocery store, <br />while another may have a lower score because it has no sidewalks and the intersection density is low. It <br />is important to understand the unique characteristics of each area. <br /> <br />In addition, the priorities and concerns of residents are critical. Some neighborhoods lack sidewalks but <br />residents may feel comfortable using the street for non-motorized travel. Other neighborhoods may not <br />have a grocery store and may not want one located within their residential area. This input is essential <br />to understanding the habits of residents and needs of each neighborhood – and can only be gathered <br />by further inquiry via surveys and by talking with neighbors. <br /> <br />Page | 31 <br /> <br />