Do you live in a Friendly Pedestrian Neighborhood? Check out Nassau St.
Writing by Ryan on Tuesday, 14 of August , 2007 at 4:25 am
The home icons you see on the pic are from 400K-500K range 3+ bedroom. If you go to http://www.Walkscore.com the property locations in that area behind Palmer Square score an 86/100. The reason is because there is a huge concentration of shops & restaurants within’ close walking distance. You still can get away from driving living near njtransit bus line stops if your further away. There are no other friendly walkable areas in Mercer County than what Princeton offers.
The score indicates-
- 70 - 90 = Very Walkable: It’s possible to get by without owning a car.
Here are the benefits according to WalkScore:
Walkable neighborhoods offer surprising benefits to our health, the environment, and our communities.
Better health: A study in Washington State found that the average resident of a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood weighs 7 pounds less than someone who lives in a sprawling neighborhood1. Residents of walkable neighborhoods drive less and suffer fewer car accidents, a leading cause of death between the ages of 15 - 45.
Reduction in greenhouse gas: Cars are a leading cause of global warming. Your feet are zero pollution transportation machines.
More transportation options: Compact neighborhoods tend to have higher population density, which leads to more public transportation options and bicycle infrastructure. Not only is taking the bus cheaper than driving, but riding a bus is ten times safer than driving a car2!
Increased social capital: Walking increases social capital by promoting face-to-face interaction with your neighbors. Studies have shown that for each 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent3.
Stronger local businesses: Dense, walkable neighborhoods provide local businesses with the foot traffic they need to thrive. It’s easier for pedestrians to shop at many stores on one trip, since they don’t need to drive between destinations.
Category: Real Estate, Princeton
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