Costco may be coming to Manhattan, bringing 2300 parking spaces with it.

Costco may be coming to Manhattan, bringing 2300 parking spaces with it.

The common wisdom about walkable neighborhoods holds that density – proximity to destinations – determines the number of walking trips. An ideal walking distance of a quarter mile is usually prescribed between residences and the nearest transit stop or retail center.
I don’t dispute that walking distance is important, especially when I’m lugging an armload of groceries. However, some trendy high-density development favors compactness at the expense of comfort and safety.
