Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Walkable neighborhoods offer surprising benefits to the environment, our health, our finances, and our communities. Environment: Cars are a leading cause of climate change. Your feet are zero-pollution transportation machines. Health: The average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs 7 pounds less than someone who lives in a sprawling neighborhood. Finances: One point of Walk Score is worth up to $3,000 of value for your property. Communities: Studies show that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10%.  Find A Walkable Place To L...

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