Top 10 Cities for Walkable Lifestyles

We all know that one way to shrink our carbon footprint -- as well as our fat butts -- is to walk instead of drive whenever possible. Unfortunately for some of us, walking is not a very efficient or safe option due to the way our communities are constructed. According to their survey, the Brookings Institute estimates that over 30% of Americans want a community that they can navigate without a car.

While I wouldn't call it the "new American dream" just yet, the demand for mixed-use properties is definitely heating up thanks to Gen-Xers. Where I live, mixed-use condos going up all over the place -- and there is constant traffic-hating and chatter about living where you work. Here's a list of the best urban areas for a walking lifestyle.

1. Washington, D.C.
2. Boston
3. San Francisco
4. Denver
5. Portland
6. Seattle
7. Chicago
8. Miami
9. Pittsburgh
10. New York

via [GreenDaily]