How To Tell If You Live In A Smart Growth Neighborhood

This article examines the presence of pedestrians in spotting a healthy suburban setting. The author notes that suburbanites have become so reliant on their cars that walking through a residential neighborhood -- an activity once regarded as normal -- is now looked upon with suspicion. The article presents readers with several questions to determine whether or not they live in smart-growth neighborhood. While pedestrians may be an endangered species, the article concludes that they still thrive in communities that employ smart-growth principles.