The new shape of suburbia : trends in residential development / primary authors: Adrienne Schmitz ... [and others]

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Schmitz, Adrienne.

Urban Land Institute.

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Planned communities--United States.

Planned communities.

United States.

Physical Description:

ix, 221 pages : color illustrations, color plans ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Urban Land Institute, [2003]

Summary:

Packed with vivid color photos and site plans, this new book showcases the latest trends in residential development. Learn about today's strategies and solutions from industry leaders who share their expert knowledge on consumer demand, lifestyle amenities such as walkability and open space, and overlooked opportunities in infill development -- in addition to discussing how to broaden market potential by mixing housing types, and how to avoid opposition before it surfaces. Features case studies of 11 projects that describe how top developers are incorporating these trends into innovative and financially successful developments. Covers the development of residential properties ranging in size from only a few units to large master-planned communities. Includes both conventional and new urbanist communities in prices ranging from affordable to luxury.

Contents:

Suburbia in the 21st century

Transportation choices enhance livability

More efficient use of land and infrastructure

Open space as an amenity

Mixing housing types for greater value

Opportunities in neighborhood revitalization

Sustainable development and green building

Gaining community support : a strategic approach

Case studies.

Notes:

"ULI catalog number: N26"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

0874208971

OCLC:

52291604