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NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

1/2 a Mile walkable distance evidence/survey

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Lorne Mlotek
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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

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Mon, 12/03/2012 - 18:10

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%."

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