WHAT’S YOUR WALK SCRORE?: FIND OUT TODAY

If you’re wondering the meaning for Walk Score rating on listing sheets or advertisements, you are not alone! Walk Scores have been around for some time now, but are gaining popularity and getting more attention by home buyers, investors and tenants alike.

Did you know?? Toronto is the 2nd most walkable city in Canada, according to Walk Score, coming in right after Vancouver. With a score of 71, it means that most errands in Toronto can be accomplished on foot and that Toronto also has a pretty impressive public transportation system.

What is Walk Score? Walk Score is a rating of the walkability of a city, neighborhood or address based on specific criteria. The key factors that are considered in calculating the Walk Score of an area or address are:

1. Is regular public transportation available?

2. Are there any good schools in the vicinity?

3. Are workplaces within walking distances?

4. An established “city center” or walk to local restaurants, hospitals, coffee shops, entertainment, services & shopping

5. Accessibility to parks, recreation centres where people can meet and play

Why are Walk Scores gaining popularity??

· Fewer cars mean fewer harmful emissions, less congestion & fewer parking hassles.

· People in walkable neighborhoods weigh 6-10 lbs less.

· Short commutes reduce stress and increase community involvement.

· Walking is not only great for our health, but creates zero pollution.

· Having nearby restaurants, services and shopping save us time and provide great social environments.

· Being closer to the workplace saves both time and money.

· Local parks and community space within walking distance encourage us to play more and provide great outdoor space for children and pets.

· It has been suggested that a high walk score contributes to the value of a property — a nice benefit for owning a property with a high Walk Score address

What’s the Walk Score in your neighbourhood? Find out here: https://www.walkscore.com