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What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house? (mediacdn.aus.social)
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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

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[–] 54 points 2 years ago (23 children)

Who needs a gas station within walking distance? One need a gas station within 15-minutes driving.

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  • [–] 17 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    They double as 24/7 corner stores, at least here in Europe, so it makes sense.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

    Sure, but "grocery store" is already on the list - so I feel that's covered.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    Grocery stores aren't open at night. Also, it's usually a lot faster to get stuff from a convenience store than a grocery store. If all you need is some snacks or toilet paper, it's nice to have a way to quickly get that done.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Most grocery stores aren't 24/7.

    It seems weird not to have "convenience store" on the list.

    I'd want a big grocery store with fresh fruit and veggies and a full selection within a 20ish minute walk. But, I'd want a small 24 hour (or at least late night) convenience store within about a 10 minute walk.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago (12 children)

    I walk to the petrol station to fill up my lawnmower can. Other people might to buy overpriced snack food

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  • [+] 3 points 2 years ago (8 children)
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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    There are lawn alternatives that still need some forms of mowing. I have clover but mow it back a couple times a season.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    Mow your lawn with biofuel. Behold, the GOAT of Lawncare!

    Actually I hear contrary to popular opinion goats are fussy eaters, they just sample everything. Maybe go with the Sheep of Lawncare.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    I have an electric mower, personally, just an old (relatively) hand me down.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (2 children)

    Electric lawn mowers are better, imho. Fewer parts to break/maintain. Granted, the cable isn't ideal, but it's really not a big deal, you just mow out front where you plug is in two sections.

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