Walkable Neighborhoods

Green building does not have to be high-tech although solar panels, wind turbines, and LEDs are pretty cool. Sometimes the simple things can have a large effect on a home's green-ness. Take location for example. Homes located within close proximity to workplace, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping districts and other amenities inspire more pedestrian traffic and therefore less gas guzzling which means less pollution, less noise, more exercise, better health, and more money in your pocket. A great new resource recently came to my attention that provides a score to an address based on walking distances.

Check it out:

http://www.walkscore.com/
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