Builder Magazine: Traditional Neighborhood Development

Infill Projects Done Right

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:53:07 EST

Transit-oriented developments, traditional neighborhood projects, and the cost of land have increased demand for infill. Among the biggest challenges is making sure the new kid on the block plays nice with the neighbors.

Getting Traditional Houses Right Depends on Details

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:41:32 EST

Designer/builder Tony Crasi shows how getting the details right will help you build traditional houses that tug at a buyer's heartstrings.

Curb Appeal Is More than Cute Houses

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:04:46 EST

The secret to communities where people really want to live goes beyond a cute house. Designer Marianne Cusato explains the importance of appealing design that encourages walking, bicycling, and spending time on the front porch.

Orlando's Laureate Park Lands Sales Laurels

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 08:06:02 EST

A Lake Nona neighborhood gains sales traction fast.

Trumark Homes Poised for Big Push into Silicon Valley

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 01:32:32 EST

The builder plans to focus on developing transit-oriented communities.

San Juan Passage

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 02:04:13 EST

Anacortes, Wash.

Estridge Moves Forward With $1.2 Billion TND

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:44:22 EST

With 1,400 acres and more than 3,800 homes, Symphony is one of the largest developments ever in Indiana.

Suburban and Traditional Neighborhood Preferences Closer Than They Seem

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:04:04 EST

Study indicates that both groups of residents rank safety and attractiveness important in their satisfaction with their neighborhoods.

Business Success Strategies for the D.C. Market -- Live

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:43:29 EST

Even a classic beauty of a development like Brambleton, Va., could use a bit of an update once in a while. After all, a lot has changed in the world since 1988 when the neo-traditional Washington, D.C., suburb charted its beginning. To hear how our team came up with this plan, which details how it will improve profitability and make buyers think Brambleton saved its best community for last, tune in for Big Builder Week's final Webinar at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, Nov. 20. Register for free at

Meeting Street Communities Combines Panelization and Traditional Neighborhood Design

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:35:41 EST

Efficient building practices allow builder to use high-quality materials on affordable townhomes.

Duany Palter-Zyberk's Latest Take on Traditional Neighborhood Design

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:14:54 EST

DPZ’s latest take on traditional neighborhood design exemplifies what the land planning gurus have learned since Seaside.

A Tale of Two Master Plans

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:21:10 EST

The home building industry is in for a long, grueling winter, but there are signs of spring on the horizon. At opposite ends of the country, two new urbanist neighborhoods are sprouting up on sites that were more than ready for a little rejuvenation. Thanks to smart planning and a cooperative effort between public and private entities, East Beach (top right), a 100-acre project in Norfolk, Va., that was once a collection of crime-ridden housing, and Villebois (left), formerly home to the state mental hospital in Wilsonville, Ore., are on their way to becoming dynamic traditional neighborhood developments (TNDs).

Futurists See Several Possible Paths for Builders Moving Forward

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:14:37 EST

A murky present has builders just hoping for better days ahead. But looking forward, futurists see clearer paths to energy-efficient homes and walkable communities.

Aqua Island Homes

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 01:57:22 EST

LIFE ON A TROPICAL ISLAND offers some unexpected delights in this infill paradise. Proving that New Urbanism need not be synonymous with historic revival architecture, its geometric forms are completely modern.

American Classic

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:13:57 EST

WHY IT WORKED: Located in the much-coveted West Bloomfield school district, Harbor Village exudes the easy charm of a small town in otherwise bustling Oakland County, Mich. The only TND in Keego Harbor, the community has broad appeal to first-time buyers, empty-nesters, and families.

Traditional Transplant

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:09:59 EST

Ryland Homes is proving that you don't have to be a custom builder to build an on-demand-style home. Snatching up the last 60 remaining home sites in the upscale Villages of West Clay, a master-planned community located about a half-hour north of Indianapolis in Carmel, the builder's local division is the sole production builder able to meet the village's strict design requirements. However, Pulte Homes is building manor-style homes at the nearby Manors of West Clay.

Car Wars

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:36:51 EST

The Village of West Clay, one of the Midwest's most celebrated experiments in New Urbanism, may be proof positive that commercial zones are easier to change than citizen comfort zones.

Harbor Town Landing

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:58:16 EST

DESIGNING 89 RESIDENTIAL units in four unique housing types in one project is no easy task. Looney Ricks Kiss Architects met the challenge head-on and delivered a project that's become the centerpiece of the commercial town center in a new traditional neighborhood development (TND).

Class Act

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:00:35 EST

Smart developers know how to sweeten an entitlement deal, all the while scoring an “A” for public goodwill. Shea Homes, Centex Corp., and Standard Pacific Corp. have pooled $73 million to build three public schools in RiverPark, a 700-acre traditional neighborhood development in Oxnard, Calif. As a funding alternative to impact fees, the hands-on effort ensures that community schools will open on time (as will new homes, unstymied by infrastructure delays). The schools' floor plans have been designed for wider community use, with gymnasiums, multi-purpose rooms, and libraries situated near front entrances.

Cottage Connection

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:48:05 EST

BILL BROSIUS' INITIAL INCLINATION was to introduce a stretch of townhomes in The Village of WestClay, a 680-acre Brenwick Development community just north of Indianapolis in the town of Carmel. That was before the voice of experience in his head reminded him that Midwestern home buyers were still somewhat lukewarm when it came to attached housing.