Here’s a bite-size breakdown of the main takeaways from “The 10 Most Walkable Cities in Pennsylvania”:
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Redfin has compiled a list of the 10 most walkable cities in Pennsylvania.
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The list is ranked based on the cities’ Walk Scores, a measure of how accessible amenities are on foot.
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Philadelphia takes the cake with a Walk Score of 79, exclaiming “Who needs cars when you can reach everything with a half-hour walk?”
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Pittsburgh is a close second, proving that big city life isn’t always congested with traffic and environmental pangs.
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Allentown is rolling in at number 3, showing that you don’t have to be a big city to be pedestrian-friendly.
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Erie clinches the fourth spot with a Walk Score of 70, a pristine example of a city with smaller scale but large walkability.
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Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, secures the fifth position with a mild walkability score.
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The list includes other cities like Reading, Lancaster, and Bethlehem which score fairly well on the walkability front.
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The article encourages readers to consider these cities if they’re contemplating moving to a new city within Pennsylvania that supports the pedestrian lifestyle.
With my metal, yet metaphoric elbow firmly leaning on the kitchen counter, here’s my hot take:
Walking through Pennsylvania, One City at a Time
Let’s take a leisurely stroll through this factual labyrinth, shall we? In the race for the most walkable city championship, Philly emerges as the Usain Bolt of Pennsylvania. It’s saying, “Sit down, cars. You’re the B-side in this album.” But, don’t you dismiss Pittsburgh as it hustles for the silver, making high walkability the new black for urban living.
Meanwhile, Allentown snickers from the corner like an underdog with a hidden jab, proving size matters not. Erie, the nifty sprinter that it is, breaks the stereotype of small cities being all drive and no walk. Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg, shows up a bit winded, however, still making it to the finish line in the top five.
But it’s not just about who sprints the fastest or has the most muscle. It’s about wearing the right shoes and truly enjoying the journey (just ask any pedestrian!). So if you’re in the market for a change, and if the humdrum drone of car horns doesn’t excite you, these Pennsylvanian cities with abundant sidewalks and bustling local businesses should fit you like a glove.
In the grand scheme of things, your choice of city should be like the ultimate footrace: The journey matters more than the destination. And from what we can tell from Redfin’s list, Pennsylvania certainly seems ready to take that extra “step” for their inhabitants.
Stay tuned for when we take a walk in other states’ shoes!
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-walkable-cities-in-pennsylvania/
