What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house?
A recent YouGov survey asked Americans what they think they should be able to get to within a 15-minute walk of their house.
Of these choices, I can currently walk to all of them from my apartment, aside from a university (no biggie, I’m not currently studying, although there is a Tafe within walking distance), a hospital, and a sports arena.
How many can you get to with a 15 minute walk from your house?
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zoning too. but probably overstated for most cases.
strategic proximity to popular roads or highways.
@leanleft zoning can prevent businesses from existing, but it can’t will them into existence.
@leanleft proximity to transport is important because that determines how many potential customers are within a tolerable distance.
But it’s sort of the same thing. The more density, the more services there are going to be. Not just nearby, but at all.