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Originally Posted by TexasPlaya
I've done the walkability in Montrose so I'll just have to disagree with you. It has a decent street grid that is very walkable or bikable. I had bars/restaurants and a CVS within 2 blocks and an HEB grocery store ~1/4 mile or a short bike trip.
I just did the walkability thing in northern montrose with some buddies where we had a Whole Foods, several restaurants, and several bars within walking distance of his townhome. It really isn't very pleasant walking in jeans and a nice shirt for more than a several blocks.
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I lived on the edge of Montrose for over a decade, just south of Richmond, and I walked nearly every single day. Of course weather can be an issue on some days, but there were still few people walking the other 8 months of the year, so its not just the weather. The infrastructure is very poor (bad or missing sidewalks), and there are incredibly few pedestrian oriented destinations (no setback, sidewalk access). Lots of driveways and parking lots.
I assume this is the Whole Foods you were referencing:
https://goo.gl/maps/7QcZgWUi3Yv1tXJv9
Here's another on Kirby:
https://goo.gl/maps/mmhW8xvBBFCRcN5f9
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