Over half of adult Canadians report using a device to monitor their movements. Most of these monitors feature a step counter function.
While it’s helpful to have prompts for movement and monitors for well-being, these devices don’t solve the dilemma. Instead, they draw attention to a huge problem. We no longer live in walkable places.
Generally, adults and children live in homes that are disconnected from their places of education, employment and recreation. Getting anywhere for anything means getting in the car.
Sadly, city planning has failed us. Most homes are in suburban areas with no sidewalks, no destinations and very little thought to wellness.
But, in Watercolour, our homeowners have the unique opportunity to live in a walkable community. Rather than building homes on acreages with no sidewalks and disconnected from nearby services, Land Ark has intentionally designed a connected community.
Choosing linear streets, while observing the natural landscape, and multiple entrances so the new community is easily walkable to the historic village core of Westport.
Living within a 15-minute walk to your daily needs will knock off all your desired steps effortlessly. You won’t need to count! You’ll live better in a walkable place where greater wellness awaits.