WalkScore

[pegkerr]

Saw this at poor_skills:

A free service called WalkScore instantly calculates how walkable your neighborhood is, based on the distance to various amenities, and provides a score of 1 to 100. Just input a street address, and you'll receive a WalkScore in a few seconds. http://www.walkscore.com

It's not perfect! There are problems with how it defines various locations (counting strip clubs as restaurants), and sometimes it reports nonexistent businesses (such as a phantom McDonald's). It doesn't take topography into account, such as whether something is up a steep hill. If you don't like something about it, please take a moment and tell WalkScore. Good developers appreciate helpful feedback, and perhaps it will improve the service. http://www.walkscore.com/contact-us.shtml

My neighborhood scores 58 out of 100 (50 - 70 = Some Walkable Locations: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.)

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Comments

[priscellie.livejournal.com]

My neighborhood got a 98! Though I feel its walkability is somewhat impaired by the fact I live across the street from housing projects and probably shouldn't walk around at night. XD

[hobbitbabe.livejournal.com]

impressive! As for 'probably shouldn't', do you?

[priscellie.livejournal.com]

I haven't yet, but I've only lived there a month and a half. I'm a new New Yorker!