This study examines the walkability perceptions of residents in Johar Block-13, Karachi, focusing on pedestrian satisfaction and infrastructure needs. Using surveys and field observations, the research identifies key concerns, including poor sidewalk maintenance, limited crossing accessibility, inadequate lighting, and safety issues, with 76% of respondents feeling unsafe while walking. Additionally, noise pollution, vehicle congestion, and the lack of pedestrian-friendly amenities detract from the overall walkability experience. Results indicate significant dissatisfaction with the current infrastructure, especially regarding accessibility for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled. The findings underscore a need for targeted improvements to foster a safer, more accessible environment, enhancing pedestrian activity and quality of life in Johar Block-13. The study's findings may help policymakers and urban planners design a city that can promote walking.

Developing cities depend on walkability for urban livability because their planning systems prioritize cars over pedestrians. The research analyzes how urban shape influences land use while determining walkability in Hyderabad, Pakistan, to find solutions for cultivating accessible pedestrian-oriented living spaces. The study utilized mixed-methods analysis, including GIS mapping with behavioral observations and walkability index calculation, to examine three urban locations (Qasimabad, Auto Bhan, and Chandni Mobile Market). The study revealed that streets in the sample area have only 30% walkable conditions despite the finding that 70% of sidewalks are without shade. The research proposes implementing a "15-Minute City" plan, which unites compact buildings with pedestrian paths and green spaces for urban development. Urban sustainability research achieves new progress when it demonstrates that both medium-scale and small-scale development interventions work toward achieving SDG 11.2 objectives for cities.