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

  • SpaceCowboy@lemmy.ca
    7·
    10 months ago

    I’m just confused about the people that want a gas station. Y’all are walking to get your gas?

    But maybe it’s to get a pack of smokes which tends to be only sold at gas stations where I live. But I dunno about this poll.

    • cloud_punk@lemmy.world
      4·
      10 months ago

      Am thinking they are thinking of convenience stores. It’s faster to get a drink or cheap food there.

      • AA5B@lemmy.world
        1·
        10 months ago

        That would have been a better question! For me, I have a gas station within my walk, but two closer convenience stores. I wouldn’t get actual food at any of them, but for a quick snack or drink, they’re convenient.

    • Default_Defect@midwest.socialEnglish
      4·
      10 months ago

      Gas stations in my area tend to have better food than the grocery store’s deli. If you want something quick and good, its the way to go for us.

      • uis@lemm.ee
        3·
        10 months ago

        So it is american version of shopping mall. Symptom of city planner’s skill issue.

    • LifeOfChance@lemmy.world
      4·
      10 months ago

      Lots of gas stations have a food menu now and things to grab late at night or when you don’t want a full store.