City of Long Beach Named 8th Most Walkable City in U.S.

The City of Long Beach is the 8th most walkable city in the United States, according to a new national survey. At least 24 Long Beach neighborhoods are ranked in the Walk Score survey, and the top five are: Downtown, Belmont Shore, Belmont Heights, Bixby Knolls and the East Side, each receiving a score of 80 or higher out of 100. A total of 13 neighborhoods are "very walkable," receiving scores of 70 or higher. "The City of Long Beach has many great assets," said Mayor Bob Foster. "Our thriving, walkable neighborhoods are just some of the things that makes Long Beach great." The City of Long Beach beat out Los Angeles (No. 9), San Diego (No. 16) and San Jose (No. 17). Top honors went to San Francisco, with New York and Boston rounding out the top three. Walkable neighborhoods are more vibrant, and offer several health, environmental and community benefits through a reduction in greenhouse gases, increased social interaction and stronger local businesses. Walk Score ranked 2,508 neighborhoods in the 40 largest U.S. cities to help people find a walkable place to live and encourage a "car-lite" lifestyle. Neighborhood walkability is based on the number of nearby stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc. For more information, visit www.walkscore.com

 

Everyone is welcome! Business owners, residents, friends and family are encouraged to join the Bixby Knolls Strollers a neighborhood walking club that meets every Saturday morning at 7:30am. at It's A Grind Coffeehouse (4245 Atlantic Ave). It's a great way to get fit, check out the businesses, explore the neighborhoods, and meet your neighbors. (Friendly) dogs are welcome, too. LaunderPet will provide bags to dog owners. The walks last for about an hour. Route changes each week.

New Starting Point for Strollers is It's A Grind Coffeehouse at 4245 Atlantic Ave.

Keep fit during the week with downloadable routes beginning at It's A Grind Coffeehouse (4245 Atlantic Ave.)
Nike Visits Bixby Knolls Strollers with product try-outs
Nike Visits Bixby Knolls Strollers with product try-outs The Emperors New Clothes
Summer Solstice Stroll	Northern Exposure Little Italy Four Corners From the Park this route starts & finishes at Los Cerritos Park (San Antonio & Del Mar).
In The Knolls Mark Twain On the Outskirts
	In Memoriam About Forest Lawn
It's A Long Way From Sullivan's Grove Behind The Lines
Keep fit during the week with downloadable routes beginning at Starbuck's (4406 Atlantic Ave @ San Antonio)
Birds, Bees, Flowers, Trees	Lefts & Rights in the Heights Criss Cross Country Club Village Beware the Ides of March
Wardlow Loop Park 'n Such	California Heights II
Country Club I On The Boulevard	"Yes, Virginia, there are knolls in Bixby" And The Serpentine
To The Rancho	Peace and Tranquility
Bricks, Mortar and the Urban Forest	The Hills Have I's