Walkable Neighbourhoods: The New-Style Communities

During an average week, how many places can you, or do you, walk to?

If you’re like many Canadians, it’s difficult to get everything done in one day on foot—at some point, you need to drive – whether to school, work, or shopping.

Recently, I have noticed a trend away from a car-centred style of living. Instead, younger Canadians are looking for communities that allow them to focus on how much they can walk as part of their daily lives.

They seem to be gravitating towards vibrant city center neighbourhoods that include work places, schools, restaurants, shopping and recreation. City centre living means adapting to smaller homes sizes and giving up the giant yard and house – the focus of suburban living.

I found this interesting infographic about walkable communities from RentToOwnLabs. While the information and stats are US, we are seeing the same trends here in Canada. It’s been interesting to watch this shift in this ever surprising market!

We would be thrilled to help you establish a new life in a city centre, walkable community.

Our team of real estate sales professionals is committed to finding you, your dream home. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell, the Karen Paul team is here to help with any questions.

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