Bayut will give you a closer look today at how to measure Saudi walkability in the neighborhood you live in.
A persons’ happiness differs as the place they live in changes, our environment, and the buildings and communities surrounding us shape more than just our well-being, they shape our happiness as well.
When it comes to choosing your new home, location is one of the most crucial facts that you are going to consider. Making sure that the amenities you will use often are nearby and of high quality is important. However, it is the fact whether the neighborhood is walkable or not, that determines the cost of a property.
Measurement standard of Saudi Walkability in neighborhoods
The walkability of a neighborhood means that the neighborhood you live in is very comfortable to you as a human being, you feel safe while walking in it, you are connected to both others and nature, you also can reach any malls or centers easily, so today we will give you a list of factors that shapes what we call friendly walkable towns , consider those factors and apply them to the Saudi walkability to test your neighborhood walkability level.
Proximity to amenities
When testing the Saudi walkability in the neighborhoods, one of the first things you must consider is how close you are living there in your house to all important amenities in the neighborhood, those could be parks, public transportation, entertainment venues, all-important grocery stores, and most importantly good schools and a public high-quality service hospital,
All of those factors play well into shaping a sustainable neighborhood, which means you will spend less time commuting to work, speedier for you, and cleaner with fewer carbon footprints for the environment, it is a win-win situation for all.
Now, it is more likely that such neighborhoods in Saudi Arabia would be more expensive in the prices of selling real estate or renting it due to the high demand than other less planned neighborhoods where you’d be very far away from all services.
Safe neighborhood
On this I guarantee that your Saudi walkability measure will be high, Saudi Arabia, in general, is a very safe neighborhood, and what a safe Walkable neighborhood means is that its got low crime rates and very few violent crime numbers. It should provide you a feeling of comfort walking on the street alone or at night.
Oftentimes streets that are well monitored with cameras showing to the public would feel very safe to the general public, as people feel that any crimes committed against them shall be monitored closely.
Community feeling
A walkable neighborhood should foster a sense of community, be vibrant and diverse. It is a good idea to take a look at the neighborhood’s population statistics to find out whether it is growing or on the contrary, shrinking. This will help you to decide whether it is a perfect match for you.
Sustainable neighborhood
A sustainable neighborhood means that it will be perceived over generations, and that is caused by a healthy environment and a great economy.
You shouldn’t only look at neighborhoods that are safe or well connected, you should also make sure that it will be a sustainable neighborhood. And most Saudi walkable neighborhoods in Riyadh are sustainable ones.
Accessibility
Walkable neighborhoods are considered to be perfect to raise children, meaning that there are a lot of parks and playgrounds in the area. Walkability can refer to the convenience of a neighborhood too. This means that it is pet-friendly and offers everything to make a biking experience better. Everything should be easy to access in a good walkable neighborhood, to all people, such as normal people, kids, elders, and specifically those with special needs.
It is worth mentioning that you should look into real estate for rent or sale in Riyadh neighborhoods or Jeddah neighborhoods, to get a better quality of life.
Did you manage to learn a lot about how to tell Saudi walkable neighborhoods? if you did please share with us what your Saudi walkability neighborhood level is, and what could be done to make it better in the comment section before.
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