ACC is under contract

in Plum Creek.

 

TrustTexas Bank

is now open in

Plum Creek.

New Urbanism is good for business. Here's why:

  

Walkability

 

Most destinations within a ten-minute walk of home and work
Pedestrian friendly street design 

 

Connectivity

 

Interconnected street grid network disperses traffic & eases walking
A hierarchy of narrow streets, boulevards, and alleys
High-quality pedestrian network and public realm makes walking pleasurable

 

Mixed-Use & Diversity

 

A mix of shops, offices, apartments, and homes
Mixed-use applied to neighborhoods, neighborhood blocks and individual buildings
Diversity of ages, income levels, cultures, and races

 

Mixed Housing

 

A range of types, sizes and prices in close proximity
Allows for life-cycle housing within the community

 

Quality Architecture & Urban Design

 

Emphasis on beauty, aesthetics, human comfort and sense of place
Special placement of civic uses and sites within community

 

Traditional Neighborhood Structure

 

Discernable center and edge built into the design
Public space at center of neighborhood
Importance of quality public realm; public open space designed as civic art

 

Increased Density

 

More buildings, residences, shops, and services closer together for ease of walking and to enable a more efficient use of services and resources
Green Transportation
Pedestrian-friendly design that encourages a greater use of bicycles, rollerblades, scooters and walking as daily transportation

 

Sustainability

 

Minimal environmental impact of development and its operations
Eco-friendly technologies; respect for ecology and value of natural systems
Energy efficiency
Less use of finite fuels; more use of renewable energy

Water-friendly landscaping

 

 

  The net effect for business:

 

• Increased sales due to more foot traffic & people spending less on cars and gas

 

• Increased profits due to spending less on advertising and large signs

• Better lifestyle by living above shop in live-work units eliminating a stressful and costly commute

• Economies of scale in marketing due to close proximity to and cooperation with other local businesses

• Innovation; Smaller spaces promote small local business incubation

• Lower rents due to smaller spaces and smaller parking lots
 

• Healthier lifestyle due to more walking

• More community involvement from being integrated into the community and knowing residents

 

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Learn more about New Urbanism and Traditional Neigbhorhood Design at Congress for the New Urbanism.