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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Because gas station is synonymous with Bodega anywhere south or west of Phildelphia.
They want junkfood, cigarretes, and lotto tickets in walk distance.
Of course if they had a supermarket within walking distance they could have all that anyway. In the UK & Europe you’ll frequently see corner shops and small convenience stores akin to 7-Eleven in America. SPAR would be a common one but most supermarket chains have an “express” version of themselves for urban areas.