tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131493.post114385666784644165..comments2023-11-20T03:30:09.376-05:00Comments on WebGoddessCathy: Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04012505119546667645noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131493.post-1144118526742379202006-04-03T22:42:00.000-04:002006-04-03T22:42:00.000-04:00I know Aurora is part of the Smart Commute Initiat...I know Aurora is part of the Smart Commute Initiative, but I didn't think it was a "Smart Community". The only one I know of is in B.C., but I only know about that one because I read about it in Alternatives magazine, where I first heard about these principles: <BR/><BR/>http://www.alternativesjournal.ca/issues/293/default.asp<BR/><BR/>The area I used to live in around Thorncliffe Park Drive is aAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012505119546667645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131493.post-1144101847007001032006-04-03T18:04:00.000-04:002006-04-03T18:04:00.000-04:00I don't necessarily think it's about whether you l...I don't necessarily think it's about whether you live in the city or out of it, it's about how close you live to amenities and whether or not you use your legs instead of your car. I'm guilty of driving to the corner when I could walk, but since becoming a mother I've been more inspired to stay fit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions bu driving less. It's sad that so many suburbs and small towns Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956355582644290894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131493.post-1143925458462880632006-04-01T16:04:00.000-05:002006-04-01T16:04:00.000-05:00Actually, come to think of it - ditto, except for ...Actually, come to think of it - ditto, except for the walking to work part. But for the next year, my work will be in my house!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02509305523940634182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131493.post-1143921525018111972006-04-01T14:58:00.000-05:002006-04-01T14:58:00.000-05:00I am pleased to say that I live in a Smart Communi...I am pleased to say that I live in a Smart Community! Although some people consider Aurora the suburbs, it is actually a fairly self-contained town. I live in a townhouse, close to apartments and detached houses. We are surrounded by greenspace and I can walk to a grocery store, drug store, bank and a healthy selection of cute little shops. I can also walk to work in 10 minutes :) Have I Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956355582644290894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131493.post-1143862512955112482006-03-31T22:35:00.000-05:002006-03-31T22:35:00.000-05:00Cath - good luck tomorrow with your home inspectio...Cath - good luck tomorrow with your home inspection - I am sure it will go great :) I emailed Alex a whole bunch of things to check out, hope it is helpful.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02509305523940634182noreply@blogger.com