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

    • Trantarius@programming.dev
      131·
      10 months ago

      They’re probably picturing the typical American grocery store: giant warehouse-like building, massive parking lot, tons of people coming and going. It would be a bad idea to put one of those in the middle of a neighborhood.

      • Aux@lemmy.world
        4·
        10 months ago

        I have two similar sized supermarkets near my house and a huge Costco about 45 minutes walk away here in London. And it’s great!

        But I think that the main difference is that my big Sainsbury’s near me is surrounded by restaurants and parks, it has a nice children’s play area outside, lots of benches, etc. And all these nice things are separated from the road so you don’t hear or smell cars while sitting on the bench and reading a book.

        What I saw from US photos were huge concrete fields. Yeah, I wouldn’t want a big supermarket in this fashion near me.

    • 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.

    • GlendatheGayWitch@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      I was thinking about that and wonder if they are concerned about additional food waste cause by having so many more grocery stores. Off the top of my head, I’m not coming up with another reason.