Walkable Communities

Mark Fenton is one the nation's foremost experts on walking, the former editor-at-large of WALKING Magazine, and host of the new PBS series America's Walking. Mark was a member of the U.S. national racewalking team five times and represented the United States in numerous international competitions. His background led him to become a vocal pedestrian advocate and recognized authority on public health issues and the need for community, environmental, and public-policy initiatives to encourage more walking and bicycling. He will be discussing characteristics of "walkable communities" and will share ideas about how to make Iowa communities more walkable.