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Traditional Neighborhood Design

Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-096. Traditional Neighborhood Design. Lesson 6. Lesson Outline. What is traditional neighborhood design? How does traditional neighborhood design encourage bicycling and walking? What are the different elements of traditional neighborhood design?.

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Traditional Neighborhood Design

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  1. Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-096 Traditional Neighborhood Design Lesson 6

  2. Lesson Outline • What is traditional neighborhood design? • How does traditional neighborhood design encourage bicycling and walking? • What are the different elements of traditional neighborhood design?

  3. Elements of Traditional Neighborhood Design • Basic street layout. • Use of alleys. • Street design speed. • Street width. • Curb radii. • Intersection geometry.

  4. Elements of Traditional Neighborhood Design • Street trees and landscaping. • Street lighting. • Sidewalk width and location. • Building setbacks. • Parking.

  5. Suburban Design Source: ENR, May 9, 1994.

  6. Kentlands, MD

  7. Seaside, FL Source: Alex McLean

  8. Celebration, FL

  9. Celebration, FL

  10. Lesson Summary • When done correctly, traditional neighborhood design encourages bicycling and walking. • There are many design elements that constitute a traditional neighborhood. • There are several other benefits besides those for bicycling and walking.

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