http://www.globalsiteplans.com/environmental-design/new-urbanism-and-pocket-neighborhoods-developing-stronger-communities/ Branding for Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Non-Profits, Landscape Architecture, & Urban Planning Companies Fri, 17 May 2013 18:33:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.globalsiteplans.com/environmental-design/new-urbanism-and-pocket-neighborhoods-developing-stronger-communities/comment-page-1/#comment-9678 Shelley Rekte Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:22:58 +0000 http://globalsiteplans.blogs.patsoffice.com/?p=2673#comment-9678 I agree. If people have the opportunity to be among their neighbors, even with something as simple as a good, walkable neighborhood, they create much stronger ties to their community as a whole. In my own neighborhood, I have met neighbors that live several blocks away while walking my dogs. I feel much more secure within my community and have a greater sense of belonging because of it. Social capital should be emphasized during planning and development processes.

]]> http://www.globalsiteplans.com/environmental-design/new-urbanism-and-pocket-neighborhoods-developing-stronger-communities/comment-page-1/#comment-9016 Monarch at Ridge Hill Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:49:06 +0000 http://globalsiteplans.blogs.patsoffice.com/?p=2673#comment-9016 Shelley-you raise some interesting questions about New Urbanism. In such developments, having a strong focus on common areas–such as parks, grocery stores & schools–is extremely important. Building a neighborhood that reinforces socializing with the same neighbors on a regular basis will create that sense of community.

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