Walkable neighborhoods mean residents are likely to have higher trust, more community activities, and stronger social networks locally. [...]
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By David Stookey, on February 8th, 2011
Walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented mixed-use neighborhoods are predicted to be in demand, pushing up prices and encouraging construction. [...] A map of Portland color-codes neighborhoods by walking/biking proximity to everyday destinations. Not everybody’s destinations.. [...] Walking can cut older people’s risk of Alzheimer’s in half, yet another reason to choose a walkable neighborhood. [...] If we think, “Why should I do sustainable stuff to slow climate change when few others do?” better to think how much our family’s health – and pocketbook – will benefit, regardless of what others do. [...] While not fine-tuned to your family’s plans and concerns, city sustainability rankings are a good place to start to find and evaluate places you might choose to live. [...] Some neighborhoods provide the compactness, the safe paths, and the vibrant activities that put a smile on your face – and gas money back in your pocket. [...] Today, our past home choices wouldn’t make it onto our short list. Affordability has new dimensions. [...] |
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