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?

#fuckcars #walkability #urbanism #UrbanPlanning @fuck_cars #walking

  • @biddy@feddit.nl
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    79 months ago

    I walk to the petrol station to fill up my lawnmower can. Other people might to buy overpriced snack food

        • @pseudo@jlai.lu
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          29 months ago

          Actually, I’m am ! because those are often overwrapped in useless plastic packaging and I try to do zero waste. I should try to by a bit more pro-thing rather than anti-. Would make my life happier.

      • JackbyDev
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        29 months ago

        There are lawn alternatives that still need some forms of mowing. I have clover but mow it back a couple times a season.

        • @milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee
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          19 months ago

          Mow your lawn with biofuel. Behold, the GOAT of Lawncare!

          Actually I hear contrary to popular opinion goats are fussy eaters, they just sample everything. Maybe go with the Sheep of Lawncare.

          • JackbyDev
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            19 months ago

            I have an electric mower, personally, just an old (relatively) hand me down.

            • @milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee
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              39 months ago

              You should upgrade to a sheep. You get free fertiliser, and when you’re done with it, you can eat it.

              Unless you’re vegan. Then you have to pay it a wage.

              • JackbyDev
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                29 months ago

                This literally made me laugh out loud, that was a good one. ❤️

    • @blindsight@beehaw.org
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      19 months ago

      Electric lawn mowers are better, imho. Fewer parts to break/maintain. Granted, the cable isn’t ideal, but it’s really not a big deal, you just mow out front where you plug is in two sections.

      • @biddy@feddit.nl
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        29 months ago

        That’s fine for a bland, flat, empty US suburban section. For complex weedeating jobs it’s not very practical.

      • LovesTha🥧
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        19 months ago

        @blindsight @biddy Battery opperated is plenty good for most situations too. Up to the point where a ride on is probably the right choice, but I presume battery ride ons are/will be a thing.