From: cfmpublic@ns.sympatico.ca   
      
   On Mon, 7 Apr 2014 21:18:08 +0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"   
    wrote:   
      
   >hancock4@bbs.cpcn.com wrote:   
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   >>A recent study by Econsult Solutions found that property values are   
   >>higher for suburban homes with better SEPTA commuter rail access.[1]   
   >>Station proximity, service frequency, and the presence of commuter   
   >>parking all support higher home values. Premiums are as high as 10   
   >>percent for homes within one half-mile of a station that provides   
   >>sufficient parking and frequent service. The study estimated SEPTA   
   >>generates approximately $6 billion in aggregate property value impacts   
   >>across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.   
   >   
   >>[1]Econsult Solutions. "The Impact of SEPTA Regional Rail Service on   
   >>House Prices."   
   >>[http://www.econsultsolutions.com/experience/our-projects/the-   
   mpacts-ofsepta-regional-rail-service-on-suburban-house-prices/]   
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   >http://www.econsultsolutions.com/experience/our-projects/the-im   
   acts-of-septa-regional-rail-service-on-suburban-house-prices/   
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   >I'm saddened that the study suggests that it's necessary to provide any   
   >parking at all for those within 1/2 mile. That's disgusting and wrong.   
      
   The parking may be needed to prevent the side streets from being   
   clogged with commuter parking that blocks access to the homes within   
   walking distance of the station.   
      
   Clark Morris   
      
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