It's all in the walkability...
This may not be good news for the auto industry... but have you ever thought about ditching your car? Or if you and your significant other both have cars- have you ever thought of cutting back to one? It makes perfect sense for some folks. Walking is easy on the budget - no gas costs or insurance. It's healthier. It's better for our planet. You have more social contact, since you're not isolated in your car. All in all, it can be a very sensible thing to do.
Enter Walk Score. Simply go to their website and enter any address. Then, their patent pending algorithm awards points based on the closeness of different amenities (schools, grocery stores, libraries, parks, bookstores, etc.) to the location. Scores range from 0 (car dependent) to 100 (Walker's Paradise). This could come in handy when you're looking for a new home, especially if you're interested in a car-free or car-lite lifestyle. Unfortunately, my house scored a 12... just about the only place we can walk is Nana's house! But my dream home is in the middle of a Walker's Paradise with a score of 93.
Browse their website and see if it would be feasible for your family to lighten up and lose a car.
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