Philly Near the Top of a Good List?

Poor Philly. We've been named the city with the most unattractive people, the fattest, and the most miserable. But, finally we've caught a break. Walkscore.com—an online tool to help people find great neighborhoods to live in—named Philadelphia the fifth most walkable city in the country. San Francisco was number one on the list, with New York and Boston coming in second and third, respectively. Although, one has to wonder how San Francisco is so walkable with all those hills. They’re definitely not easy on the knees.

Click here to see where your neighborhood ranks. From Center City East to Chestnut Hill, this site ranks them all.

So, what makes a city walkable? According to walkscore.com, things like a discernible center of town with a shopping district or main street make a city appealing. Also, lots of public transportation and density are pluses because they help businesses flourish. Nearby schools and workplaces also make it easy for residents to get to where they need to go without driving.

So, where's your favorite place to walk in Philadelphia? Let us know by taking this short survey:

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