New Urbanism
New Urbanism is one of the most important planning movements occurring this century. It’s creating a better future for all of us.
This movement is a national and international collaboration to reform design of the existing constructed environment. By creating better communities to live, this plan raises the quality of life.
New Urbanism is a revival of the lost art of planning to create a sense of community. This effort is focused on building environments to form towns, villages and neighborhoods. A planning forum that takes the best of what history has to offer and learns what makes communities successful around the world. New Urbanism when properly implemented ads up to a higher quality of life, and creates places that uplift and enrich the human spirit.
Benefits of New Urbanism
· Minimal environment impact
· Higher Quality of life
· Great communities to live, work & play
· Less traffic congestion & less driving
· More walking & less driving
· Close proximity to main street services
· Close proximity to bike trails
· Pedestrian friendly communities
· An opportunity to get to know your neighbors and local shop owners
· An opportunity to have meaningful relationships with more people
