So the city isn’t walkable, then
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platypode@sh.itjust.works 1 month agoWhat do I do if the public transit is pretty good and the city is walkable, but all the jobs are in office parks 40 minutes out of town?
rockerface@lemmy.cafe 1 month ago
platypode@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Define walkable.
I can walk to literally everything I need in my daily life except my job, and the share of residents lucky enough to work in the city can walk or bike to those too. My city scores incredibly high in both walk and bike scores; this drives real estate prices up, which drives employers to the suburbs, and—wouldn’t you know it!—the cheapest places to build office parks are situated away from the commuter transit.
rockerface@lemmy.cafe 1 month ago
except my job
That’s not walkable. The definition is not that difficult
platypode@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Still doesn’t define walkable
Idk if you’re trolling or just obstinate lmao
Mpatch@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Let me just walk my 315lb welder to work each morning. Can I borrow your kids radio flyer after you walked them to school?
stickyprimer@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Walkable: jobs, homes, and basic essentials shopping coexist near enough to each other.
It’s not walkable if you only have 2 out of 3.
Chais@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
Pester your politicians that they forgot a part of the walkable city. Either a walkable workplace or work from home.
Coskii@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
Hello, yes. I work in construction. I carry 50+lbs (23+kg) of tools and/or material to work (which constantly changes locations as buildings and projects finished being built).
How do I fit into the walkable city plan?
Chais@sh.itjust.works 1 month ago
I never claimed it would work for everyone. But I think you’ll agree, that your commute would probably become quicker and less stressful, if the majority of office workers could stay at home.
Less traffic if you have to drive, less crowded public transport. As a side effect life in the city might also become less stressful, as the noise from traffic reduces.
Coskii@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 month ago
I never assumed you meant that everyone should. I was just curious as to how my side of things would function in your concept. I have often had the same questions about the 32 hour workday for us blue collars. Often in our cases, the thing we’re lacking is time instead of being able to consolidate work.