Nemo

ajsadauskas , 4 months ago to Fuck Cars

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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Nemo , 4 months ago

I have everything but pharmacy, post office, cinema, and university. The pharmacy is within a 15-minute bike or bus, though.

What I feel is lacking is a hardware store. I really wish I had even a small hardware store close by. There used to be one.

Also missing from the list, but I have: a bakery, a swimming pool, and a coffeeshop.

Nemo , 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago)

All the time. They're open 24hrs and sell milk, cat food, cat litter, batteries, condoms, and dishsoap. For a second shift worker, something that sells small necessities in the middle of the night is a huge boon.

Plus I have deal with my neighbor to use his snowblower if I gas it up, and you can't take cannisters of liquid fuel on the bus.

Nemo , 4 months ago

No, it's an insignificant portion.

Nemo , 4 months ago

Or take public transit, or a taxi, or just not go to a bar at all?

Nemo , 4 months ago

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Nemo , 4 months ago

My neighborhood has corner stores / bodegas as well, but they don't stay open all night.

Nemo , 4 months ago

You pulled that number straight outta your ass.