Location
Location Matters
Your location plays a big part in determining how reliant you are on your personal vehicle—which is a major factor in your ability to make more sustainable travel choices (transit, walking etc.) that reduce emissions and help mitigate climate change.
A walkable community in particular can be a very smart choice for reducing transportation expenses, minimizing your carbon footprint and promoting an active lifestyle that contributes to better health.
Leveraging Location
When evaluating a location, consider proximity to:
Work – Can you avoid driving to and from work?
Transit – Are you within a 5-minute walk of a regular bus stop or a 10-minute walk of a rapid bus or rail?
Amenities – Do you have quick & easy access to services, groceries, restaurants and shopping?
Parks & Green space – Are there nearby walking trails, dog parks or sports fields?
| Did You Know? Every address in Edmonton has a Walk Score, which can be found at www.walkscore.com and is sometimes included on MLS listings. |
For More Information
Green Building
8th Floor, HSBC Bank Place
10250-101 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3P4
| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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| green.building@edmonton.ca | |
| Website | (http://www.edmonton.ca/GreenBuilding) |
