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•Some traits of walkability may be universal and are not affected by the pedestrians identity•Despite this, perceptions of walkable space are affected by the identity of the pedestrian.•Differing conceptualizations of beauty are major contributors to differing perceptions of what makes space good for walking.•Greenspace is a major factor in how streetscapes are perceived by pedestrians.•Walkability is a complex and vaguely defined term, further research is needed to determine what aspects of walkability are subjective and what aspects are objective.