> Firstly, walkability only means higher prices if supply is limited. Isn't it, though? In fact, not only is it limited, it's also a market on the supply side

> Firstly, walkability only means higher prices if supply is limited. Isn't it, though? In fact, not only is it limited, it's also a market on the supply side. > Secondly, a grocery store needs say 500 potential customers (households) within walking/transit distance. In consolidated urban areas with medium density occupation, such as city centers in pretty much any relatively large European city, you already have multiple supermarkets at a stone's throw. In some places like Madrid some suburban areas even have multiple supermarkets on the same apartment block.