I desperately wanted to talk about the D&H canal more.The Armchair Urbanist Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhycIWhOLttikNg2Z1aJvGPoqijpGs9qhM...
Why would I do that when I can just keep driving to my destinations?
I’m thinking of a place where multiple destinations are within walking distance. For example, the rural city I live in has a beautiful, historic downtown where you can hit up dozens of stores in <1km walk. I often bike (or even drive) downtown and walk between my 3-5 destinations to get my chores done. If I need to walk back to the car to drop off stuff, it’s not a big deal. And with less parking, those stores can be closer together and the walk can be more pleasant. Plus, many urbanist communities are charging for parking, which incentivizes patrons to consider whether they need to drive right to the store front.
I’m not going to store A, buying more than I can carry… and then what?
Bags and carts exist. If it’s a big load, many stores have loading bays where I’ll often buy what I need then after I’m done everything else, I’ll make a quick loop to pick up what I’ve ordered, instead of them needing sufficient parking for every patron for the whole time they’re shopping.
I’m thinking of a place where multiple destinations are within walking distance. For example, the rural city I live in has a beautiful, historic downtown where you can hit up dozens of stores in <1km walk. I often bike (or even drive) downtown and walk between my 3-5 destinations to get my chores done. If I need to walk back to the car to drop off stuff, it’s not a big deal. And with less parking, those stores can be closer together and the walk can be more pleasant. Plus, many urbanist communities are charging for parking, which incentivizes patrons to consider whether they need to drive right to the store front.
Bags and carts exist. If it’s a big load, many stores have loading bays where I’ll often buy what I need then after I’m done everything else, I’ll make a quick loop to pick up what I’ve ordered, instead of them needing sufficient parking for every patron for the whole time they’re shopping.