Monday, August 22, 2011

Carless on Cape Cod: Expanding The Walking Area

After walking for a few days I have noticed that in 20 minutes I can cover more distance, bringing my "market" area to about a mile from home.  This brings our village center into consideration.  Unfortunately, as with many villages on Cape Cod, the mix of uses lend themselves to the tourism market and not the day to day needs of area residents.

Yes you can find fine coffees and teas, sandwiches, pizzas and snack foods.  But the people who live and work here must leave the area for their basic needs.  Not to mention those who live in the surrounding neighborhoods. Overall, the village fails as a live-work-shop location.

Expanding beyond the 20 minute walk, to 30 minutes, brings a chain convenience store into play. Better prices, but still a very limited selection. The walk score of 20 sure seems generous, on a sustainability rating I think is far lower.

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