Bike-Friendly Homes

Posted by Rebecca Eggleston on July 20, 2009

The trend toward real estate that is accessible with alternative forms of transportation is evident in this entrepreneurial realtor’s approach: providing bike tours of ‘bike-able’ properties.

The innovative businesswoman who runs ‘Tour de Homes’ in Portland to show properties in neighborhoods that are bike and alternative transport-friendly is finding that despite a depressed market, business is booming.

It's a promising trend for cities trying to capture their Green Dividend by reducing vehicle miles travelled.