New Urbanism – Healing the Planet

One of the greatest threats to our planet is not pollution, nuclear war, overpopulation or cars- its the Urban Sprawl. Sprawl is unnecessary and contributes to, if not the cause of, many of earth’s problems. Sprawl devours habitat, causes species to go extinct and most importantly takes over farms which are our lifeblood and so important to our survival.

This video was sent to us by the folks at Walk  Score, who provide neighbourhood “walk maps” over the internet. We feature them on our listings to show the surrounding area in detail. Made by the Congress for New Urbanism, it provides insight into the need for urban density.

Downtown Toronto and close surrounding communities are such a great places to live. 99% of the time, you can walk out your front door and are within walking distance to every amenity possible. With their years of experience in the downtown core, Semone Duerr and Jojo Plachta can help you find a great Toronto neighborhood just right for you.

The Distillery District is a great choice with stores, art galleries, restaurants and coffee shops. The Distillery District is a place full of culture and histor; a place that contains many things to keep you occupied and all within walking distance.

You are probably asking yourself why you should move from the suburbs to the city? To live in a place where everything is walkable means that you are doing your part to reduce our carbon imprint and help you and your world become healthier.

New Urbanism is the name for this new movement and is one that is reshaping, retrofitting and renovating human habitat to help preserve our habitat and the species that live in it, including ourselves. If we put lots of thought and organization into it, we can turn 400 square miles into 40 square miles, thereby protecting the natural environment by improving the built environment.

What we build is the greatest threat or the greatest hope- it is up to us. That is why choosing Semone Duerr and Jojo Plachta to help you with your real estate needs is such a smart choice. Their knowledge of the City of Toronto and the surrounding areas means they can make you feel as if you are living in the suburbs, while still letting you be within walking distance of all your favourite places.

Instead of commuting, imagine being able to walk to work or even ride your bike. Instead of driving to the coffee shop or your favourite restaurant, imagine simply stepping out your front door and walking there within five minutes. Moving to the city is not only a step towards helping our planet, but it is a step towards making you and your whole family healthier and happier.

The Sprawl= Built for Extinction. New Urbanism= Built to Last.