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Article: Walkable neighborhoods appeal to buyers.(FRIDAY HOME GUIDE)(FOCUS: URBAN-STYLE LIVING)(Column)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- September 25, 2009
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Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES
While not everyone pines for an urban lifestyle, many people see the advantages of living in a place where residents can walk to most destinations, easily access public transportation and enjoy cultural attractions. Perhaps, they can even live car-free.
Walk Score (www.walk score.com) is a Web site that rates neighborhoods based on their walkable features. Since the site was launched in July 27, more than 6 million addresses have been searched.
Walk Score defines a walkable neighborhood as one that has a center (a main street, public square or shopping district); density, which means that local businesses can ...