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Original Scholarship - Empirical

Liveability transitioning: results of a pilot study of walking, accessibility, and social connection strengths weaknesses in established suburbs in Adelaide

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Pages 433-462 | Received 29 Sep 2022, Accepted 20 Dec 2022, Published online: 05 Apr 2023

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