Walkable Communities
New York may be the most densely populated city in the U.S, but it sends still less pollution into the atmosphere than places like Denver, a new study says.
Read more »Crossing the street in NYC often feels like you’re defying death, but turns out your odds of dying in a car accident are significantly less on urban roads than their rural counterparts.
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No McMansions For Generation Y; They Don’t Want To Be Dependent On A Car
- by Ami Cholia
While the 76 million baby-boomers have had a strong influence on the real estate market so far, it’s becoming abundantly clear that their kids want nothing to do with their McMansions. Unlike their parents, Gen Y wants to walk everywhere.
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Portland To Build A 700-Foot Bike And Pedestrian Only Bridge (VIDEO)
- by Ami Cholia
Portland’s always been a pioneer city when it comes to being bike and pedestrian friendly. Now the city is building a bridge over Interstate 5 that will only be for bikers and walkers.
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The younger generation is increasingly seeking to live and work in denser communities where they can ditch their cars and walk over to get a coffee.
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It’s Not About Greening Your Home, It’s About Location, Location, Location
- by Ami Cholia
While much of our sustainability efforts have been focused on gadgets, what really matters is whether you live in suburban sprawl or a “walkable community.”
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Believing he had super powers, 18-year-old Anthony Zak King went for a naked jog, evading police. When an officer tasered him, King was stunned to learn the truth. WATCH
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Surprise, Surprise: Americans Don’t Walk As Much As The Rest Of The World
- by Ami Cholia
Not that this should come as a surprise to anybody, but Americans don’t walk as much as their counterparts in Australia, Asia and Europe according to a new study.
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Leave Your Car At Home, Tomorrow is World Car Free Day
- by Ami Cholia
Take your bike, walk or ride public transportation to work tomorrow.
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Walkable Communities Could Save $1.66 Billion in Public Health Costs
- by Ami Cholia
New data shows that walkable communities can cut 140 premature deaths and 105,000 asthma attacks each year, according to data released by the American Lung Association in California.
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