What can you get to within a 15-minute walk of your house?

A recent YouGov survey asked Americans what they think they should be able to get to within a 15-minute walk of their house.

Of these choices, I can currently walk to all of them from my apartment, aside from a university (no biggie, I’m not currently studying, although there is a Tafe within walking distance), a hospital, and a sports arena.

How many can you get to with a 15 minute walk from your house?

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    • blind3rdeye@lemm.ee
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      9 months ago

      Sure, but “grocery store” is already on the list - so I feel that’s covered.

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        9 months ago

        Most grocery stores aren’t 24/7.

        It seems weird not to have “convenience store” on the list.

        I’d want a big grocery store with fresh fruit and veggies and a full selection within a 20ish minute walk. But, I’d want a small 24 hour (or at least late night) convenience store within about a 10 minute walk.

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            9 months ago

            It shouldn’t be. Conceptually those are very different places, even if most modern gas stations also incorporate a convenience store. The reverse definitely isn’t true.

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      9 months ago

      I’m in Europe as well and I have gas stations that double as corner stores but also standalone corner stores so it doesn’t make so much sense to me.