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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For a lot of people the bar serves as a “third place” as well which is an important part of many communities.
True, I have a local bar that I use as one of two primary third places. It’s a place I go to just hang out or attend groups. Is it good that our main third place sells an addictive substance? Not really, but it’s fun and it is a source of community and culture.
Third places are a fundamental part of society and if 15 minute cities don’t have a variety easily accessible to you then it’s going to make the place worse to live. That means everything from religious centers to community centers to bars.
You’re really gonna hate my stance on “a church in every neighborhood” then. I already know what that’s like, I was born and raised in the bible belt.
I’d be more in favor if the third place dealt substances that were less addictive or at least the addiction was less lethal. Cafes, community centers, hookah lounges and parks come to mind