Tools & Resources for Real Estate Professionals

Why are buyers so interested in houses in walkable neighborhoods? More and more people are aware of the benefits of having schools, employment, retail, entertainment, and recreation within a reasonable walking distance.

Who are these home buyers?

• Buyers who care about safety. Walkable neighborhoods are often safer—you know your neighbors and unusual activity stands out.
• Buyers who are sensitive to the impacts development and traffic have on the environment.
• Buyers who want the health benefits of integrating walking into their lifestyles.
• Buyers who want to spend more time with their families and less on their commutes.
• Buyers who choose to support the local micro-economy by supporting a strong neighborhood.

Making and keeping communities walkable requires time and resources because sidewalks and crosswalks, schools, housing, and retail development have to be designed, built, and maintained to be walkable. Show your clients that you care about this issue and get involved. Use the resources below to find out about promoting walkable communities and the direction our own community is taking to help our neighborhoods become more walkable.

Check out more tips and resources below. For ideas about how to use these resources, please visit the How To Use Campaign Tools page.

Also check out the January 2008 issue of Realtor® Magazine for the article "Growth OK If It's Smart: Majority favor walkability, transit solutions." Go to www.realtor.org/realtormag to learn more about this resource.

The following resources are available in the PDF format for you to download or print (may require Adobe Reader):

Good idea! Print the postcard or envelope size At-A-Glance tip cards.  Customize the reverse side and give to your clients!

At-A-Glance Full Page Color | B & W

At-A-Glance 4-up Postcard Sized Color | B & W

At-A-Glance 3-up Brochure Sized Color | B & W

Local Schools' Walk Scores

Book List

Professional Resources

The Option of Urbanism: Investing in a New American Dream by Christopher B. Leinberger
    Island Press, 2008.

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Web Links

Learn and Get Involved Locally

City of Vancouver Office of Neighborhoods

Clark County and City of Vancouver Parks and Trails

Clark County Neighborhood Outreach Program

Community Choices

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Local Walking Opportunities

Clark County Walkaround Guide

First Friday Art Walk

International Discovery Walk

International Discovery Walk (2008 PDF Brochure)

Kaiser Permanente

Southwest Washington Medical Center Passport to Wellness

Sunday Hiking Program

Vancouver Clark Parks and Trails

Vancouver's Downtown Walking Map

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Walkable Communities

Dan Burden and Walkable Communities, Inc.

Walkable Communities, Inc.

WalkScore

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