Shaking Off the Heels: A Stroll through West Virginia’s Top 10 Walkable Cities
Key Takeaways:
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Redfin publishes a definitive list of the 10 most walkable cities in West Virginia. Time to lace up your Nike’s.
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Honorable mention goes to the city of Wheeling which recieved top scores for its mesmerizing riverfront and a vibrant downtown area. And boy, those views!
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Morgantown and Charleston are also strutting their stuff as walkable cities. These cities claim that walking is their cardio.
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Factors considered in the ranking included proximity to amenities, pedestrian friendliness, and the scenic charm, because nobody wants to walk in a concrete wasteland.
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However, not all cities made the cut. Some of the less pedestrian-friendly cities may need to pull their socks up and try again next year.
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Interested future residents can wheel their way into the Redfin website to check the perks of each city and find out if it’s a match. Or not. The choice is all yours.
A Footloose Perspective:
Well, in this race of walkability, it appears West Virginia’s cities are trying to outwalk each other – some admittedly doing a better job at it and turning their noses up to public transport. It’s all reminiscent of an ultra-marathon, sans sweat and spandex. It’s time we all ditched the gas-guzzler and opted for a more pedestrian life, quite literally!
Jokes aside, walkability reflects a city’s commitment to being environmentally friendly, health-conscious, and user-friendly. A city’s walkable streets are like a red-carpet invitation to its residents, daring them to explore it on foot, take in all the views, wave at the neighbors, maybe even take a detour to that pastry shop that always smells like heaven.
So, to all those looking to relocate in the Mountain State, to put down roots or just wander, remember to wear comfortable shoes. Because if it’s a walkable city you’re after, these West Virginia cities really seem to be stepping up their game – no pun intended.
As they say in the most pedestrian-friendly way possible, “walk it like you talk it.”
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-walkable-cities-in-west-virginia/
