tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post1090719512722162436..comments2024-03-26T04:27:54.485-06:00Comments on Du Wax Loolu: WalkabilityJesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15942269316108576622noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-34366300987696852742010-02-24T21:41:31.121-07:002010-02-24T21:41:31.121-07:00amazing stuff thanx :)amazing stuff thanx :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-62413311074346305242010-01-25T14:07:08.450-07:002010-01-25T14:07:08.450-07:00Ha! Yes, now here's something that's impor...Ha! Yes, now here's something that's important to me. TT and I choose not to own a car and walk/cycle/use public transport to get everywhere. When I say we live 15 min from the city centre, I mean a 15 min walk. We both walk a few miles every day just getting to and from work, with another few miles added on if we do something in the evening. When we get a dog, the mileage will really stack up!<br /><br />Although it's nice to have a low carbon footprint, we mostly choose this lifestyle because we enjoy it so much. We live in a very arty, bohemian neighbourhood with some great independent shops, bars and cafes close by. When we were looking for somewhere to buy a house the area really stood out because it has a cosy, friendly neighbourhood feel and is mostly made up of Victorian houses with small gardens, there's a couple of large parks and local schools, but it's still only a mile to a bustling city centre. <br /><br />I may be a little bit in love with my neighbourhood :)Nose in a Bookhttp://twitter.com/Nose_in_a_booknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-81224070512614988292010-01-24T15:13:35.677-07:002010-01-24T15:13:35.677-07:00Oh, I need walkability. But also, I'm very wil...Oh, I need walkability. But also, I'm very willing to walk far distances. My grocery store is only about a 10-15 minute walk, school is a 20 minute walk, and hardly any of my friends live further than a 30 minute walk away. I don't have a car, and I don't see myself being able to afford a car for a very long time. I hate waiting for buses and I can't ride a bike all year, so- walking it is! Eventually though, even when I can afford a car, I think like you, I'll still enjoy a nice long walk on the regular.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850950399622401385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-58839255764590376832010-01-24T09:30:50.381-07:002010-01-24T09:30:50.381-07:00We live in a neighborhood defined by being the wei...We live in a neighborhood defined by being the weird space between a bunch of other cooler neighborhoods and I can pretty much walk to anything I want. I don't always WANT to because there are crazy HILLS, but I've got grocery stores, parks, coffee shops, restaurants, whatever. And I haven't, but I COULD, walk to Target/the mall. I'm willing to move farther away from the city proper, but I hope hope hope to keep walkability in my life!maggiehttp://www.mightymaggie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-69207462621341182082010-01-23T23:18:58.421-07:002010-01-23T23:18:58.421-07:00Oh, our neighborhood is VERY walkable.
Well, mayb...Oh, our neighborhood is VERY walkable.<br /><br />Well, maybe run, duck, dodge, cower, and dive-for-coverable.<br /><br />Too few sidewalks, too many dogs/bad drivers and now we are noticing signs of gang activity. AWESOME!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769610505748900163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-54691015026082116532010-01-23T17:35:36.462-07:002010-01-23T17:35:36.462-07:00I WISH I lived within walking distance of a Starbu...I WISH I lived within walking distance of a Starbucks.<br /><br />Our town is very small, about eight hundred people in general, which means that aside from the grocery store 3 miles E of my house, everything is pretty much within walking distance. And I've walked to the grocery store multiple times for smaller items.<br /><br />Still, I wish we had a Starbucks.amberhttp://www.hope-revisited.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-51174210749102161992010-01-22T21:30:32.478-07:002010-01-22T21:30:32.478-07:00i think you live right by where i used to in denve...i think you live right by where i used to in denver from your description :)justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355529145817481156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-653435108265352010-01-22T21:30:11.445-07:002010-01-22T21:30:11.445-07:00our "neighborhood" is walkable...it'...our "neighborhood" is walkable...it's just that our neighborhood is surrounded by farmland, so the surrounding areas are not. we also have nothing near us at all. i love the walking trails through the neighborhood, but there is nowhere to go other than that.justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355529145817481156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-77008900949270377972010-01-22T20:19:00.048-07:002010-01-22T20:19:00.048-07:00Our neighborhood is VERY walkable, which works out...Our neighborhood is VERY walkable, which works out great considering that neither one of us has a car! We live right next to the park and ride where we can hop on a bus to get downtown or to other areas, and we have 3 grocery stores, 4 Starbucks (yes, FOUR), Barnes and Noble, a movie theater, Target, several restaurants, and Cost Plus across the street. It is GREAT! Plus we are within walking distance of our local brewery and almost 100 wineries. WIN! <br /><br />Sounds like you're in a great spot, too. It's nice to combine exercise with checking things off the to-do list :-)Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153149217472000710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-73909047845016493012010-01-22T18:44:17.669-07:002010-01-22T18:44:17.669-07:00Keep on posting such themes. I like to read storie...Keep on posting such themes. I like to read stories like this. BTW add more pics :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-20673016111492830532010-01-22T18:37:10.936-07:002010-01-22T18:37:10.936-07:00Last year there was a long bug strike here in Otta...Last year there was a long bug strike here in Ottawa, right in the heart of winter. A lot of people wound up walking places they previously thought were too far, and even in the snow and cold, I read lots of blogs by plenty of bloggers that said that it was amazing how much closer everything is than you think.<br /><br />Since then I've tried to walk when possible, although our neighbourhood is like yours, total suburbia. This post has inspired me to take it a little farther next time!Lynnhttp://diaryofaturtlehead.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-55728351168689178662010-01-22T16:13:29.932-07:002010-01-22T16:13:29.932-07:00I love that! You did your errands, got exercise, h...I love that! You did your errands, got exercise, had quiet time to think, got some fresh air, and walked the dog!<br /><br />On Sunday, I got cheese and crackers at the little cheese shop, got myself a brioche and a latte at the French bakery, picked up a cabinet latch at the hardware store, purchased an engagement gift for a friend at an eco-friendly housewares store, got a takeout menu for the great taco place friends and I went to later that evening, had a cucumber martini at my new favorite bar, and picked up some necessities at the drugstore. And I never went outside of a two block radius of my apartment. <br /><br />I've found that walkability, for me, is absolutely essential and I love that my new apartment is so close to everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-36593203207621326882010-01-22T14:52:41.235-07:002010-01-22T14:52:41.235-07:00my neighborhood is very walkable. we live within t...my neighborhood is very walkable. we live within two blocks of one of minneapolis' hot spots so we walk to restaurants and bars and shops all the time! but outside of that, we have to drive, which stinks because most parking is metered or pay lots!Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402048809841785426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-78422474818409520312010-01-22T14:13:51.942-07:002010-01-22T14:13:51.942-07:00I don't know why, but I was envisioning some r...I don't know why, but I was envisioning some really creepy stalker-type reader who would take the distance from downtown, and locations of shopping centers, Whole Foods, etc. in the Denver area to try and figure out where you live.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934039811097682227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-82343582193578996252010-01-22T13:49:26.236-07:002010-01-22T13:49:26.236-07:00Walkability was one of the most important things f...Walkability was one of the most important things for us when we bought our home. Although I work in the suburbs, my husband works downtown, and we both could not deal with constantly having to be dependent on a car to get to where we wanted to go. Our gym is a 10-minute walk and there is an abundance of cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars within very close range; there are lots of parks too which is great for when we have our baby in July. I couldn't live somewhere where I would have to get in the car to pick up milk!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-80440951059268372142010-01-22T13:31:39.505-07:002010-01-22T13:31:39.505-07:00I live in a SUPER walkable neighborhood. And we d...I live in a SUPER walkable neighborhood. And we drive ridiculously short distances all the time. It's part of being a Texan I think.SLynnRohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15016804259405363833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-53011729595995728902010-01-22T11:59:25.385-07:002010-01-22T11:59:25.385-07:00When we bought our house we weren't thinking o...When we bought our house we weren't thinking of walkability per se, though I was thinking of distance from ambulance/police. And it's not a practical area to walk because there are almost no sidewalks. BUT! In an emergency, even an "emergency" of the "car broke down and we can't afford to get it fixed right now" type, we could theoretically walk to the library and the grocery store and a drug store and a post office, all within 2 miles. The grocery store would be the trickiest because of frozen stuff, carrying, and because there are zero sidewalks that direction, but it would be POSSIBLE.Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-78174111424865989102010-01-22T11:14:04.821-07:002010-01-22T11:14:04.821-07:00Yay for your walk to the store! How fun.
Walkabil...Yay for your walk to the store! How fun.<br /><br />Walkability is probably the MOST important thing to me, and no, were we live isn't walkable to anything - even the mailbox. So, FAIL.<br /><br />But! It really is my biggest priority in our next house. A. knows this, and is wondering just how we are going to afford my obsession. <br /><br />In fact , my DREAM JOB would be to retro-fit suburbs into walkable communities and mini- satellite cities!!! DREAM! JOB!artemisiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048259618106957687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-14878104821001858922010-01-22T11:02:47.233-07:002010-01-22T11:02:47.233-07:00Ah! I love this question, it's so interesting ...Ah! I love this question, it's so interesting to think about. <br /><br />When we bought our house, walkability was important, but even more important was that we really wanted to live in a neighborhood, as opposed to a subdivision, if that makes sense. I grew up in a neighborhood that made me feel isolated and I didn't want to feel that way in our new house. <br /><br />Funnily enough, we mentioned the walkability to our real estate agent and she said "Well, this is California, there's not really walkability anywhere" and yet - we can walk to the park, a pool, a grocery store, starbucks, and the doctor. So I think we lucked out - if only we could also walk to the library and a few restaurants, it would be perfect. <br /><br />I adore our neighborhood and our house but if we ever move I think I want EVEN more walkability, if we can find it - I know it comes with a price, but I just love feeling like I am in the middle of "stuff going on".Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187554679583487835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-85378699016847235152010-01-22T10:42:18.914-07:002010-01-22T10:42:18.914-07:00I live in the neighborhood with the highest popula...I live in the neighborhood with the highest population density in Canada. There are probably a hundred bars and restaurants within a 15 minute walking radius. <br /><br />I love Montreal.Lauchlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996118473968284727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-86352530675110642992010-01-22T10:16:46.330-07:002010-01-22T10:16:46.330-07:00Have you seen this website? It rates the walkabili...Have you seen this website? It rates the walkability of your neighborhood. Just type in your address.<br /><br />http://www.walkscore.com/Sunshinemoninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-54892275206165093592010-01-22T09:48:32.166-07:002010-01-22T09:48:32.166-07:00I have zero walkability where I live. The nearest ...I have zero walkability where I live. The nearest grocery store is 25 minutes by car. The mall is 35 minutes. Target, 30 minutes. Even the nearest gas station is 15 minutes. It's SO ANNOYING.Kristiehttp://www.mygrandillusions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-41386068862887229352010-01-22T09:24:00.909-07:002010-01-22T09:24:00.909-07:00We're in a similar boat. Our neighborhood was...We're in a similar boat. Our neighborhood was designed around the New Urbanism trend, but they failed to mix the work/shop in with the live. We live a 5 minute walk from the grocery store, but I hate that grocery store and drive to King Soopers (probably a 15 minute walk - I should really just suck it up and walk that too). What did you do with Montana while you were in the grocery store?<br /><br />And it wouldn't go with your diet or your not spending lifestyle, but someday you should try a Duffey's roll from that same little plaza. Amazing.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793480432068543767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-57946016672329426992010-01-22T09:03:10.664-07:002010-01-22T09:03:10.664-07:00We chose our 'hood *because* it is walkable. T...We chose our 'hood *because* it is walkable. Though lately, I've been driving much more than I am comfortable admitting. I'm blaming my hacking cough :)rosalicioushttp://www.rosalicious.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2119996845182958780.post-16620362717568881062010-01-22T08:46:10.743-07:002010-01-22T08:46:10.743-07:00One of the (only?) things I loved about my neighbo...One of the (only?) things I loved about my neighborhood when we first moved in was how close the basics are: it's suburbia, but we can walk to King Soopers in 7 minutes. The library is ten minutes if I walk by myself, twelve if I have two kids who are always stopping to check out the ice dams in the gutters and pick up cool rocks. School is 20 minutes--25 if I have a complaining four-year-old in tow.<br /><br />Of course, after all this walkability I went and got myself a job that involves a 30-minute drive. But still--on the weekends, we can walk to library, bike to gymnastics lessons, even walk to pick up ski equipment.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.com