Not every neighborhood is for everyone, although we can learn something from every neighborhood. Take my neighborhood for instance, Boise’s North End, recently named one of the 10 Best Neighborhoods of 2008 by American Planning Association. The reasons are numerous why I returned, appreciating it all the more for having left. I no longer drive to the foothills to run my dog, I walk. I no longer worry how I’m going to get home after tying one on Downtown, I walk. My friends and I can grab a coffee, slice of pizza, and new TEVAs on sale within walking distance. My office is close, so I walk now and then when I’m not showing clients property. Oh, by the by, I’ve shown property WALKING! What a better way to understand the community you want to live. My pocket book and my waistline thank me!

Not every neighborhood is structured like this. It takes time, money and planning. But wouldn’t it be great if everyone took one less trip and lived close to something they frequent so they could walk.