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?
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That’s a good point: I didn’t think about smaller versions of an arena.
My overall area is lucky to have teams in all the major leagues, as well as many colleges and universities with excellent teams. I sometimes goto games, but would not want to live anywhere near those arenas (again).
However I do live an easy walk to sports fields, including where my high school football, baseball, and soccer teams play. These have also been used for fireworks shows and community events. By this definition, I have a very short walk and am happy to