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Effective Crusading for New Urbanism

Toronto is one of the busiest metropolitan regions in the world yet it has one of the most under-built transit systems for... 

Residents Who Choose to Invest in Cities

We’re in the midst of a movement designed to encourage businesses and the government to make strategic investments... 

Big Ideas for Small Cities

Guest Blog Post By Amy McGinnis I’m a mom of two, passionate cyclist and locavore, and can’t remember a time when the... 

The Year-Round Challenge of Urban Agriculture

I read a post on a blog recently that raised concerns about the real practicality of urban agriculture. The writer’s... 

It’s Very Cool to Go Local

Our Local Jazz Festival brings revenue to many local businesses, including the venue, our local art gallery and the food... 

Industries Offering Business, Job Opportunities for our Cities

Photo by Chet McMillan Job creation is one of those buzz terms that we all hear and understand only too well during this... 

Urban Farming in Cleveland

Urban Farming is a hot topic today but the really good news is that it’s more than a temporary fad for transient professionals... 

The Garden Effect and the Eat Local Movement

When I attended the Congress for the New Urbanism in Madison this past June one of the themes that stuck with me in terms... 

Enhancing Buy Local Options for Residents

Enhanced Buy Local Options in Unionville When I think about the “eat local” movement I often connect this to... 

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New Urbanism – Balancing Individualism with Function

One of the father’s of new urbanism, Miami architect Andre Duany, recently defined an important attribute of new urbanism that’s worth noting. New urbanism, he explains, balances the need for individuals with the necessity of building communities that are in harmony with the environment.

As I’ve mentioned on this blog before , new urbanism is built on a philosophy of anti-sprawl. The result is the creation of new urbanism communities that are built like small towns–small communities with higher-density housing.

The outcome for the most part has been very successful. There is, however, a trade off for this community preference. Having a community of high density homes and well thought-out and built community spaces means that there may be less large lots, and less “individual” space like separate driveways, etc.

For the most part, those of us who care about the impact our development is making on the world around us are happy with that kind of a trade off. Since pictures speak louder than words here are a couple pictures from some of my favorite new urban communities.

Cornell, Markham (Ontario)

New Urban Community Cornell

Haile Village - Gainesville (Florida)

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