If you’re thinking about relocating to a Life Plan Community, here are five top considerations:
- Cost of living
- Accessibility & walkability
- Access to care
- Lifestyle
- Support system
Pedestrian-Friendly Communities
“Walkability” relates to a community’s safe, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure such as footpaths or trails, sidewalks, and other rights-of-way for those on foot. In their most recent rankings, Walk Score rated the walkability of 141 U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or greater. The cities listed below hit the top of the list, showcasing Lititz’s walkability far surpassing any city with its score designated as a “Walker’s Paradise!”
Walk Scores by Top Cities
91 Lititz, PA (click here to view the Walker’s Paradise listing)
89 San Francisco,CA
88 New York, NY
83 Boston, MA
77 Chicago, IL
77 Washington, D.C.
77 Miami, FL
75 Oakland, CA
75 Philadelphia, PA
74 Seattle, WA
73 Long Beach, CA
You can search the Walk Score database to check out the walkability of any community by address.
The Many Advantages of Walkability
More and more older adults want to live in a setting, like Moravian Manor Communities, that is walkable. There are a number of compelling reasons that makes our two campuses attractive options for Boomers and beyond.
Environmental benefits
Increasingly, people are becoming concerned about the impact their habits have on the Earth. The next generation of retirees will create an increased demand for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified retirement communities, which focus on energy, space, and water efficiency, as well as reducing waste and using environmentally friendly building materials.
Choosing a walkable community is another environmentally conscious choice many older adults are making when it comes to their senior living location. Since a large majority of CO2 emissions are from burning fossil fuels, fewer cars on the road means less pollution, as well as less traffic. Walking is a zero-pollution means of transportation!
Financial benefits
Walkability can be a big cost-savings for your monthly budget. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for many Americans, their vehicles are their household’s second largest expense (behind their rent/mortgage payment). For many residents living at Moravian Manor Communities, living in this walkable community has made it feasible to get rid of at least one vehicle (for two-car homes), thus eliminating a huge monthly expense.
Health benefits
Being overweight and its related health issues are among the most serious public health challenges faced by our society today. Choosing a walkable community can help fend off a sedentary lifestyle and the weight issues that often go hand-in-hand. In fact, research has found that residents of walkable communities weigh an average of 8 pounds less than people who live in less walkable areas.
Learn More about Our Walkable Community
Interested in learning more about the “walkability” of our community and all it has to offer? Contact our sales & marketing team at 717-626-0214.