This 62+ community boasts unparalleled transit and walkability

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The Leggett at Elizabeth Square is a brand-new 62+ community located in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, and there are so many phenomenal reasons to live there. Residents enjoy proximity to a wealth of arts, entertainment, and cultural experiences, a tightknit sense of community, a brand-new aquatic center and healthcare facility at their doorstep, and so much more. But, one of the best reasons of all to live at The Leggett is its unparalleled accessibility. The Leggett at Elizabeth square earned a walkability score of 80 and a transit score of 89. But what do these numbers mean, exactly? Let’s dive in.

Walkscore.com measures the general accessibility of any location. According to walkscore.com, their expert methodology entails the use of data to calculate accessibility scores, ensuring accuracy and credibility. Each score falls between 0 and 100, 0 indicating lowest accessibility and 100 indicating highest. To determine walkability scores, addresses are analyzed based on walking distances to various amenities. To determine transit scores, transit routes are analyzed based on usefulness and proximity.

Walkability at The Leggett: The Leggett at Elizabeth Square earned a walkability score of 80, deeming the community “Very Walkable.” The community’s walkability score indicates that residents can run most daily errands on foot, eradicating their need to drive a car. These are some of The Leggett residents’ favorite walking destinations:

1. Giant Food This supermarket has all the kitchen staples one may need and is just an 11-minute walk from The Leggett.
2. Copper Canyon Grill Residents can take a quick, 11-minute walk to Copper Canyon Grill and enjoy freshly-prepared food at this delicious dining establishment.
3. Fairview Urban Park The green space is the perfect place for residents to enjoy some fresh air and it’s only a 13-minute walk from The Leggett.

Transit at The Leggett: The Leggett earned a transit score of 89, meaning that the community has “Excellent Transit.” In fact, the community is nearly a “Rider’s Paradise,” meaning that residents have easy access to world-class public transportation! These are some of The Leggett residents’ favorite destinations via public transportation:

1. Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center A 13-minute bus ride (or a 19-minute walk!) is all it takes for residents of The Leggett to enjoy world-class entertainment such as the ballet or orchestra.
2. Sligo Creek Golf Course Residents can bus to this golf course in just under 30 minutes to perfect their swing and even attend summer events like concert series.
3. National Gallery of Art Residents can check out the latest worldly exhibits at The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., among other Smithsonian museums, with ease. The gallery is just over 30 minutes away via Metro’s Red Line.

No matter your agenda, commitments, hobbies, or needs, you’ll go about your day with ease when you live at The Leggett.

Visit LeggettSeniorApts.com to apply online. The Leggett is an Equal Housing Opportunity community.

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