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?

#fuckcars #walkability #urbanism #UrbanPlanning @fuck_cars #walking

  • AA5B@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Whereas I don’t care about a post office. Sure, I have one arguably in walking distance, but I e never walked there and almost never need to go there. Realistically I’ve only gone there for sending Christmas gifts, but now I order them online and have them shipped direct.

    I see you’re on a Canadian Lemmy: that may be a big difference. In the US it’s now rare to have to sign for anything. Shipping companies are much more likely to deliver to residences in the evening when people are probably home, and everyone seems to accept a percentage lost. Also, doorbell cams make everyone feel better, even if they rarely make a difference

    • SpaceCowboy
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      10 months ago

      Yeah I suppose in Canada we can get weed delivered, but you gotta show ID on package delivery to ensure it’s not a minor getting it.

      Come to think of it, weed deliveries (also things with nicotine) probably accounts for like 95% of my trips to the post office :P