
Check out this great website: Walk Score. It measures how ‘walkable' your neighbourhood is by calculating how easy it is to walk to nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. Essentially, it measures how simple it is to live ‘car-free.'
It is a great tool for people looking for a new place to live. Living in ‘walkable' neighbourhoods offers many benefits to people's health, the environment, and also creates stronger community businesses.
Visit http://www.walkscore.com/.