Annual Academic Seminar 2025Walking Cities: Why Walking Matters for the Future of Urban Life

Annual Academic Seminar 2025
Walking Cities: Why Walking Matters for the Future of Urban Life
Chulalongkorn University proudly presents an academic seminar highlighting the importance of walkability and its role in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and innovative future cities.
This event aims to strengthen interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange across transportation, architecture, urban planning, public health, and policy—supporting Chulalongkorn University’s strategic goal of Academic and Research Excellence toward a Global Innovation University.
Join us to explore:
• Why walking is essential for healthy, equitable, and livable cities
• What makes a city walkable or unwalkable
• Lessons from Latin America, Africa, and Asia
• How walking connects with public health, safety, and urban well-being
• Pathways for integrating walkability with public transport & shared mobility in Thailand
9 December 2025
14:00 – 15:30
Social Innovation Hub, Visid Prachuabmoh Building, Chulalongkorn University
Key Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Oviedo
Participants: Researchers, policymakers, public agencies, private sector, civil society, CU students & public attendees
Let’s rethink how walking shapes urban futures—together. ![]()
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