Community Features

Community features help to identify a community.  The following are typical of new urbanism towns.  They range from sign details to the layout of whole communities.

Planners use similarities among sign details (1), tree plantings (2), and fence styles  to identify a certain community.

Park and green spaces are interspersed throughout the town to provide natural places of enjoyment.  Many communities dedicate these parks to a community leader.

Sidewalks are an especially important community feature of new urbanism designs.  They lead people to the community centers such as stores, libraries, churches, and schools.  They allow for a truly walkable community.

New urbanism towns also feature public transit opportunities and limited parking spaces to deter the amount of car use.

Smaller lot sizes and compact housing promote a stronger and closer community.

Community Features in Alta Sita