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Neo- Traditional Development <br />Design Concept <br />Interest in neo- traditional design has been growing in recent years as the negative effects of low - <br />density sprawl are becoming more apparent in the form of traffic congestion, loss of open space <br />and social isolation. The primary aim of neo - traditional development is to reproduce the strong <br />feeling of community found in older, established neighborhoods by creating pedestrian- friendly, <br />mixed -use environments. This goal can be accomplished by emphasizing: <br />• Reduced automobile dependency <br />• Integration, not separation, of land uses <br />• Inward neighborhood focus, not dispersal of destinations <br />• Streets as focal points, not mere thoroughfares <br />• Revival of social interaction and shared community vision <br />• Flexible design guidelines, not rigid engineering standards <br />Applying these principles results in a development pattern centered around a village core, <br />featuring a vibrant mix of shops and residences. Surrounding the core will be residential <br />neighborhoods with densities decreasing with distance from the core. The development design <br />can accommodate a variety of single and multi - family options. Public gathering spaces, human - <br />scaled streetscapes, and appropriate architecture will link neighborhoods throughout the <br />development together. <br />Stoney Creek Basin Area Plan, page10 <br />