The attraction of beautiful parks, mature trees, hiking trails, conservation areas and more make residents of South Mississauga feel very close to nature’s greenery. But the other aspect of the area that makes it “green” is the ready access to public transit options that allow local homeowners to leave their cars behind and help keep that natural feeling alive and well.
Residents of Mineola and Port Credit make good use of the Port Credit GO Transit station for their commute into the business district in downtown Toronto. And folks in Lorne Park, Clarkson and Rattray Marsh ensure that the Clarkson GO station is just as well utilized. Feeling good about taking transit is actually only part of the attraction of making use of the GO system. The other part is that it is simply a very good system that is convenient, clean and comfortable.
Home buyers recognize this and consistently mention proximity to the GO stations as a significant criterion impacting their home purchasing decisions. Living close enough to a GO station can even allow a family to forego the cost of an extra vehicle thus not only contributing to helping the environment but also assisting in keeping family expenses under control.
This has a positive impact on home values for properties situated within walking distance of the GO. While obviously not the only factor in determining prices, it nevertheless contributes to maintaining values since there is very little new development in South Mississauga near the GO stations. When the occasional new townhouse or condo in-fill is announced near a station, interest tends to be high, even during cyclical market downturns.
Yes, South Mississauga is a very “green” place to live.
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