New Urbanism

New Urbanism promotes the creation and restoration of diverse, walkable, compact, vibrant mixed-use communities composed of the same components as conventional development, but assembled in a more integrated fashion, in the form of complete communities. They contain housing, offices, shops, entertainment, schools, parks, and civic facilities essential to the daily lives of the residents, all within easy walking distance of each other.  These principles can be applied to a single building to an entire community.

 What are the Principles of New Urbanism?

            -Walkability                               -Increased Density

            -Connectivity                            -Smart Transportation

            -Mixed-use                               -Sustainability

            -Diversity                                  -Quality of Life

            -Mixed Housing Types              -Traditional Neighborhood Structure

            -Quality Architecture                -Quality Urban Design

Source: www.newurbanism.org