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Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND)

Learn about Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) principles, benefits, and case studies promoting community-oriented design, mixed uses, walkability, and affordability.

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Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND)

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  1. Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) Smart Growth / Smart Energy Toolkit

  2. 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.

  3. Typical Development Patterns Auto-dependent Development Low Density Development

  4. What does TND look Like?

  5. What does TND look like? Before International Blvd, Oakland CA Source: www.urban-advantage.com After

  6. Why does TND make sense? • 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

  7. Why does TND make sense? • 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

  8. Why does TND make sense? healthy kids Walkable neighborhoods afford exercise and…

  9. 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

  10. Principle 1: Town Center and Neighborhood Edges Town Edge • 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 Civic Buildings Town Center

  11. TND Principle 2: Connectivity Street Grid

  12. Principle 3: Walkability can you find the pedestrian?

  13. residences above retail stores transit-friendly shopping district Principle 4: Mixed Uses TND Main Street

  14. accessory dwelling unit Principle 5: Mixed Housing multi-family homes

  15. Principle 6: Compatible Architecture local forms

  16. period streetlights Principle 7: Community-Oriented Urban Design front porches … or connected public space?

  17. TND Principle 8: Vibrant Neighborhood Districts 16th Street in the 1920’s

  18. MA Communities with TND Bylaws Project Case Studies • Mashpee: Mashpee Commons • Holyoke: Churchill Homes • Boston: Harbor Point

  19. Case Study: Mashpee Commons— Mashpee, MA

  20. Case Study: Churchill Homes—Holyoke, MA site plan multifamily home streetscape

  21. Case Study: Churchill Homes—Holyoke, MA

  22. Case Study: Harbor Point—Boston, MA street proportions traditional design

  23. Summary of TND

  24. TND Resources • Mashpee Commons • www.mashpeecommons.com • Churchill Homes • www.dietzarch.com/projects_churchill.html • Harbor Point • www.gcassoc.com • Congress for the New Urbanism • www.cnu.org/ • Other TND projects • www.tndtownpaper.com/neighborhoods.htm

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