This Poem is based on a recent UK Survey of Adults ~ regarding the Amenities they value in their own Community ~ or would look for if they were moving House ! In the UK we like amenities to be within walking or cycling distance we are not as *car dependent* as the USA where the ubiquitous Malls are designed for Motorists not Pedestrians ! Corner Shops are No. 5 on the list and many (46%) are Family Run by Asians & British Asians. We also have *Minimarkets* run by the COOP - Tesco - Sainsbury etc which along with the *Fast Food Takeaways* will deliver larger Orders. Because of COVID 19 Lockdown *Corner Shops* are increasingly popular !
In the UK most Folks like to live
Close to the amenities they need !
The Post Office is the Number One
Then a PUB where they can Drink & Feed !
If they have KIDS ~ next on list ~ are SCHOOLS
A Park ~ A *Corner Shop*for victuals & a Caff
A Bakery (fresh bread) and of course a Church
A Library for BOOKS to make you Laff !
And Number Ten a Butchers
Where one can buy fresh Sausages & Meat
So if you are moving House & Home
Make sure that all these things are up your Street !
WE like to walk to shops in ENGLAND
In the USA they always go by Car !
MALLS are all the same in every town & State
In Urban Planning ~ its *A K F C* too far !
Thanks for visit comments welcome Love Angela ๐งก Brian ๐
The last quatrain is based on comments by BILL BRYSON !
If you *downsize as a Senior* live near the AMENITIES !