Hi Everyone,
A little bit of an obscure question in regards to community connectivity. I was wondering if anyone knew how USGBC chose 1/2 mile to be considered a walkable distance. I cannot find any referenced studies or surveys.
If anyone could link me to a study providing evidence for this credit or a similar 'walkable distance' study, that would be great.
Thanks in advanced,
Lorne Mlotek
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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December 3, 2012 - 1:10 pm
It seems an often quoted distance that likely has the same root source. Tax information is interesting. From the DC WMATA website:
"Increases Property Value Around Transit: An analysis of parcel-level property tax assessments for all properties within a half-mile of Metrorail stations shows:
$235 billion of property value is within a half-mile of Metrorail stations.
This land generates $3.1 billion annually in property tax revenues.
This land represents 28% of the jurisdictions’ property tax base, but only 4% of their land.
Proximity to Metrorail increases property values by 7-9%."