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Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND)
Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND)
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Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
What is Traditional Neighborhood Development?
• Also called New Urbanism, village-style development, or neo-traditional planning;
• Mixes residential, commercial and civic uses in a compact area;
• Balances public and private space to enhance identity and value;
• Builds community, promotes walkability, and increases affordability.
• Use traditional MA cities, towns, villages as a model for the future.
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Typical Development Patterns
Auto-dependent DevelopmentLow Density Development
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
What does TND look Like?
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
What does TND look like?
Source: www.urban-advantage.com
International Blvd, Oakland CA
Before
After
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• Sprawl is costly– More water/sewer, fire/police,
schools– Higher fuel/maintenance costs for
drivers
• Sprawl is time-consuming– Longer commutes/more traffic congestion
= less time for family, community, leisure
• Sprawl is unhealthy– More roads increase air/water pollution– Greater distances = less walking, cycling
Why does TND make sense?
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
• TND is cost-effective;– Uses existing infrastructure – Reduces auto ownership
• TND is time-saving;– Reduces vehicle trips and commute
times• TND promotes health and safety;
– Walkable communities less obesity – Knowing neighbors increases security
Why does TND make sense?
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
healthy kids
Walkable neighborhoods afford exercise and…
Why does TND make sense?
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
Overview of TND Principles
• Principle 1: Town Center and Edges• Principle 2: Connectivity• Principle 3: Walkability• Principle 4: Mixed Uses• Principle 5: Mixed Housing• Principle 6: Compatible Architecture• Principle 7: Community-Oriented Design • Principle 8: Vibrant Neighborhood
Districts
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• Town center anchored by – village green – residential and commercial buildings– transit stop
• Town edges…• Civic buildings are prominent
landmarks that terminate views and inspire community purpose
Principle 1: Town Center and Neighborhood Edges
Town Town CenterCenter
Civic BuildingsCivic Buildings
Town EdgeTown Edge
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TND Principle 2: Connectivity
Street Street GridGrid
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Principle 3: Walkability
can you find the can you find the pedestrian?pedestrian?
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Principle 4: Mixed Uses
residences above retail
stores
transit-friendly
shopping district
TND Main Street
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Principle 5: Mixed Housing
multi-family homes
accessory dwelling unit
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Principle 6: Compatible Architecture
local forms
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… … or connected public or connected public space?space?
Principle 7: Community-Oriented Urban Design
period streetlights
front porches
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TND Principle 8: Vibrant Neighborhood Districts
1616thth Street in the Street in the 1920’s1920’s
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Communities with Transfer Development Rights Bylaw
MA Communities with TND Bylaws
Project Case Studies– Mashpee: Mashpee
Commons– Holyoke: Churchill
Homes– Boston: Harbor Point
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Case Study: Mashpee Commons— Mashpee, MA
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
Case Study: Churchill Homes—Holyoke, MA
multifamilyhome streetscape
site plan
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
Case Study: Churchill Homes—Holyoke, MA
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
Case Study: Harbor Point—Boston, MA
street proportions
traditional design
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Summary of TND
Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit Traditional Neighborhood Development
• Mashpee Commons– www.mashpeecommons.com
• Churchill Homes– www.dietzarch.com/projects_churchill.ht
ml• Harbor Point
– www.gcassoc.com• Congress for the New Urbanism
– www.cnu.org/• Other TND projects
– www.tndtownpaper.com/neighborhoods.htm
TND Resources