walkability

Blog Filters

Showing 1-8 of 8 results

sortby_icon
down_icon

Pedestrian Power

“Big city” usually evokes buses, motorcycles, metro trains and cars. Beyond looking pretty and offering temporary respite from the bustle, does walkability—the ability to walk from home to shopping, dining, entertainment and employment spaces—add tangible value? Very much so, according to a new report that Yardi Matrix joined forces on with industry, academic and advocacy […]

07 / 03 / 19

Wonderful + Walkable

As the United States shifts from its 20th century car-centric automotive industry and further into the 21st century, cities around the country are beginning to step into the trend of walkability. Large, metropolitan cities are seeing a decrease in the number of cars, which makes room for bigger sidewalks and more pedestrians. Studies show that […]

07 / 28 / 17

Safe Routes to Parks

Parks and Recreation Magazine recently published an article that offers insights into the benefits of green spaces. By promoting an active lifestyle and positively effecting human psychology, the Safe Routes to Parks program can transform the lives of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Green spaces are a viable tool for improving public health and decreasing […]

08 / 19 / 16

NYC Liberty Bridge

For many Jersey City is “the sixth borough,” even though at times it feels like it’s a world away from New York City. There are only a few miles from Manhattan to Jersey with the Hudson River crossing of about a mile. Yet, moving from one side of the Hudson to the other means taking […]

12 / 10 / 15

Bettering Buckhead

It’s never too late to improve livability. Buckhead, an affluent and well-developed Atlanta submarket, demonstrates that notable change can be made even in established areas. Green space and cultural engagement are key to the transitioning community’s success. Markets experiencing the strongest, most sustainable growth these days are those where residents can work, live, and play […]

03 / 04 / 15

Public transit in NYC

Top 20 Cities

By now, you’ve probably heard that pedestrian-friendly access is all the buzz among Millennials and hip, active empty nesters. Mortgages and car notes are falling out of favor as these two large portions of the population steer towards rentals in walkable cities such as Seattle, Portland, and New York. A new study shines light on […]

02 / 11 / 15

Changing Lifestyles

People have become increasingly preoccupied with well-being and seek healthier alternatives to everyday activities. Collaborative consumption, sustainable transportation choices, social connectivity and affordability have become guiding principles for a large part of the American population. The benefits of adopting such principles are indeed great and may include lowering carbon footprint by sharing transportation – whether […]

08 / 05 / 14

Walkability Rocks

Prospects love apartments in walkable neighborhoods. And more likely than not, they are checking out what neighborhood attractions they could get to on foot before they even decide to come check out a potential new apartment community. Location-based technology has made assessing such neighborhood info as easy as can be. With a simple search on […]

04 / 23 / 13