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Originally Posted by badrunner
^ Half mile radius is about a hundred city blocks so it's theoretically possible. But in reality there are very few neighborhoods with the density of amenities and retail where you could meet all your needs just by walking. You know, it's possible to be a car-loving urban enthusiast.
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Precisely.
And it’s here that I will once again point out that car-free living in much of the traditional “urban” cities is a reflection of car ownership being too much of an inconvenience, rather than the actual built environment being a great place to walk. Wide streets, narrow sidewalks, sparse/spotty commercial strips, safety issues, and lack of quality transit options are all things that detract from the pedestrian experience.