Re:Too many Americans live in places built for cars – not fo...
by goodpoint on Thursday August 25, 2022 @04:36PM
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> Hot take - walkability is super overrated. I don't want to go to the same 5 resturaunts I can walk to.
Not only a walkable city will provide you with some 50 restaurants at 10-15 minutes by feet, but what is more important is having groceries and other household shops at 5 minutes.
> In my current suburb I am good friend with all of my neighbors. We share vegetables from our gardens, have block parties, let children play together, it's extremely social.
All of this often happens in walkable cities as well.
Not only a walkable city will provide you with some 50 restaurants at 10-15 minutes by feet, but what is more important is having groceries and other household shops at 5 minutes.
> In my current suburb I am good friend with all of my neighbors. We share vegetables from our gardens, have block parties, let children play together, it's extremely social.
All of this often happens in walkable cities as well.