Health in the city: Sustainable apartments

Health in the city: Sustainable apartments

First, watch the following video on “sustainable apartments” and write a brief (300-500 words) summary of the main points (3.75 points): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFJj1v3jmYU

Make sure you do not have less than 300 words

Second, choose one of the following videos and write a brief (300-500 words) summary of the main points (3.75 points): https://www.epa.gov/sustainability/sustainability-action-video-series

“Walkability” level

Lastly, work to determine your neighborhood’s “walkability” level using a multi-step process adapted from the University of Delaware.

1. First, visit “walkscore.com” and enter your address (do not include your address on this assignment). (Rockville, Montgomery County,MD)
   1. What is the walk score provided?
   2. What information on local parks or public transportation is available on the website?
   3. Do you agree with this score – why or why not?
2. Assess the following on a sidewalk closest to your place of residence. 
   1. Do you feel safe?
      Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
      Comments:

1. Does the sidewalk accommodate people who use strollers, wheelchairs, or other assistive mobility devices?
   Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
   Comments:
2. Is the sidewalk continuous (i.e., without gaps)?
   Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
   Comments:
3. Is the sidewalk a minimum of five feet wide to accommodate at least two pedestrians to walk together and/or a wheelchair?
   Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
   Comments:
4. Is the sidewalk free from major misalignment, cracks, or other pavement condition issues?
   Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
   Comments:

3. Assess the following pedestrian amenities in your neighborhood.
   1. Are there crosswalks and/or pedestrian signals at intersections?
      Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
      Comments:
   2. Is it easy to cross streets?
      Rating (bold / highlight one): 1 2   3   4   5   6
      Comments (consider things like how wide the road is, traffic signals not providing adequate time to cross, lack of pedestrian signalization, traffic signals making you wait too long to cross, street lacks crosswalks, drivers were speeding, etc):

4. What “destinations” are present in your neighborhood (grocery/convenience stores, farmers market, supermarket, pharmacy, church, library, post office, bank, school, retail, public spaces, etc)?

5. What suggestions do you have for making your neighborhood more appropriate for pedestrian use? Consider how much “green space” is available, personal security, lighting, litter/trash/maintenance, high-speed traffic, etc…