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Home > Blogs > Living Green > Archives > 2008 > September > 02 > Entry
A “lo-car” weekend
My parents came into town this weekend, and, as usually happens when company’s around, we spent a lot of time out of the house.
But unlike many other visits past, this time the car only played a minor role in our plans. It’s refreshing to see that become a possibility around West Chester Twp.
My folks arrived in time for dinner Friday evening. After meeting them at the Marriott off Union Centre Boulevard, my wife an I suggested we eat at a nearby restaurant. We were able to walk from the hotel to restaurant thanks to ample sidewalks and crosswalks, and the storm that hit during dinner just meant more time to savor dessert and the conversation. After dinner, we wandered through the area by the Square @ Union Centre, where I pointed out the various amenities under construction and my parents picked up a nifty renewable-source wood serving dish from The Learning Kitchen. The only gas we directly used that evening was used on the drive to and from the hotel.
Saturday saw us taking a trip into Cincinnati, which again meant only peripheral use of the car. After a morning at the West Chester Farmers Market (we walked there again), we drove downtown and parked in a centrally located garage. We did some shopping, visited the Weston Gallery and generally took in the sights before dinner and the most exciting Reds game I’ve seen in a few years. Again, the car got us down there and took us home, but that was the extent of our direct gas use.
My parents haven’t been here for a few years. The last time they were here, we spent as much time driving to various attractions as we did enjoying the attractions themselves.
The change is encouraging, and it’s nice to know we reduced our fuel burn on a weekend traditionally known for its high drive time.
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