Monday, August 03, 2015
Americans have a penchant for walkable communities more so than they have in the past, with millennials favoring walkability by a substantially wider margin than any other generation, according to a recent poll by the National Association of REALTORS® and the Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University.Poll findings indicate nearly half of respondents would prefer to live in communities containing houses with small yards, but within easy walking distance of community amenities. While 60 percent of respondents live in detached, single-family homes, a quarter of those would rather live in an attached home in an area with greater walkability. Millennial respondents, especially, prefer to live within walking distance of shops and restaurants and have a short commute.
Respondents also point to community transportation options, such as sidewalks, as positive factors when purchasing a home. Millennial respondents show a stronger preference than other generations for expanding public transportation and providing transportation alternatives to driving, such as biking and walking, while also increasing the availability of trains and buses.
Source: NAR
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