Walkers' Choice Award

Introduced in 2010 to promote the theme "good walking is good business," the Walkers' Choice Award honors the business communities' efforts in creating lively, walker-friendly places.

The award is given annually to recognize businesses that provide inviting public spaces to encourage pedestrians to linger as they walk through their communities.

Here is a list of past recipients:

Borders Books, Downtown Crossing, Boston

Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Rosemarie Sansone, President of the Downtown Boston BID and the WalkBoston Board presented Borders at Downtown Crossing with the inaugural Walkers’ Choice Award. The Borders at Downtown Crossing is a model retail neighbor, with its engaging storefront book carts, author events, café and public seating area, public restrooms, and generous hours of operation, Borders has established itself as a key destination and lively anchor for the surrounding community.