This is one of the many things I love about the city of Chicago...segmented smaller pockets or "communities" in the city with each area basically functioning completely independent of the next- shops, restaurants, grocery stores, offices, art galleries...so much potential in such a small area--oh, the possibilities!!!
Image of the Day: Walkable Communities
WorldChanging Team
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udOVeNCInrE&feature=player_embedded
"Walkable communities are the no-brainer, urban design solution of the decade. But couching things in lofty design terms can make a simple idea -- like a pleasant stroll past your favorite coffee shop on the way to work -- sound like a New Age-y cause of the week. This video from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) makes a clear, succinct case that's easy to understand. Planning communities that are dense and walkable, like the one shown in the video, allows residents to live within walking distance of grocery stores, office spaces, libraries and schools, helping them decrease their carbon emissions, build close-knit communities and improve their physical and mental health."
From: www.worldofchanging.com
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