An article from RealtyTimes.com, reports that your housing choice could help offset the cost of gasoline by lowering demand and dependency on its use while easing the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels and sprawl, if you move to a transit oriented development (TOD). According to the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and Surface Transportation Policy Project (STPP), housing affordability isn't only a measure of what portion of your income you shell out for the mortgage and related costs, but also the cost of transportation to and from work, school, worship, shopping, medical care and the host of other destinations you regularly visit. The purpose of a well-conceived and developed TOD is to focus compact growth around transit stops to bring riders closer to transit facilities, to encourage walkable infill development, and save land. http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20080807_gasuse.htm
My house is located about 1 mile from where I work and I love it. My wife's work is 1 block from our house. We are lucky to be that close and I realize that is a dream for most people. It does save us a lot of money.
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My house is located about 1 mile from where I work and I love it. My wife's work is 1 block from our house. We are lucky to be that close and I realize that is a dream for most people. It does save us a lot of money.