Urban design by “walking around” is exactly what it sounds like — understanding and shaping cities by experiencing them on foot. It’s about seeing the world at street level, noticing how people move, how spaces feel, and how design influences daily life. Rather than relying only on maps, models, or data, this approach encourages designers and planners to go outside, walk the streets, and look closely. How safe does it feel to cross that road? Is there shade on a hot day? A