See the big picture of how suburban developments are changing the country’s landscape, with aerial photos and ideas for the future

Seth Dixon, Ph.D.‘s insight:

There are many types of housing development patterns throughout the world.  This article provides a summary of approximately 20 different housing patterns with a visual example demonstrate the impact on the urban footprint (Pictured above is an example of new urbanism in Boulder, CO).  Each neighborhood has distinct cultural amenities and attracts particular socioeconomic market segments. 

Questions to Ponder: What housing patterns are you drawn to?  How come?  What are the advantages for the residents to live in that type of community?  What are the impacts that the housing pattern has on the physical environment and the urban system?  What systems are most profitable for developers?  How does the layout of the neighborhood alter the sense of place?  

   

Tags: housing, urban, planning, density, urbanism, unit 7 cities.

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