My neighbornood is an older, established, "upper exec" semi-rural environment, where we used to be surrounded by a working cattle ranch. The streets are very wide with no sidewalks, and the paths in the medians were paved only about 5 years ago. Stroller walking, or running, is done out in the street, or for stretches of pathway. We do have a couple of nice parks (one's really the effluent control with a playscape), and some friendly neighbors (emphasis on "some").
I can understand some neighborhoods being less walking friendly, or stroller friendly, where people are more likely to stay indoors, and that's unfortunate. On the other hand, it seems more urban renewal projects are aimed at getting people out and socializing with each other, whether in communal gardens or some other community interaction. This is a good thing and encouraging that we'll eventually become less a sedentary nation.
My kids used to push around their strollers, too - too funny!
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My neighbornood is an older, established, "upper exec" semi-rural environment, where we used to be surrounded by a working cattle ranch. The streets are very wide with no sidewalks, and the paths in the medians were paved only about 5 years ago. Stroller walking, or running, is done out in the street, or for stretches of pathway. We do have a couple of nice parks (one's really the effluent control with a playscape), and some friendly neighbors (emphasis on "some").
I can understand some neighborhoods being less walking friendly, or stroller friendly, where people are more likely to stay indoors, and that's unfortunate. On the other hand, it seems more urban renewal projects are aimed at getting people out and socializing with each other, whether in communal gardens or some other community interaction. This is a good thing and encouraging that we'll eventually become less a sedentary nation.
My kids used to push around their strollers, too - too funny!
July 29, 2008 - 4:39pmThis Comment
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