Posts Tagged With: Neighborhood

The Greater Stonehenge Ecovillage

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Chris

Located just outside the city limits of Charlottesville lies a six acre parcel of land next to the aging Stonehenge Neighborhood; its gentle south-facing slope and existing structures make it the perfect place for something quite a bit different from a typical subdivision: The Greater Stonehenge Ecovillage. Please check out the newest plan, and tell us what you think!
See the details here on The Housing Lab or The Greater Stonehenge Website

Categories: Communities, Design | Tags: 480 Rio Rd, architecture, Charlottesville, community, Ecovillage, garden, Greater Stonehenge, greenhouse, low impact, Meadowcreek Parkway, Neighborhood, orchard, shared, Site Plan, walking trails | Leave a comment

Creating Community in Pocket Neighborhoods

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Chris

Ever wonder why certain neighborhoods become desirable? It’s not the houses, it’s the way they make us interact with each other.

This isn’t a new concept, but I wish it were more widespread. When will developers realize that you are supposed to build neighborhoods for people, not automobiles? Here’s what Zillow has to say on the topic.

Categories: Architecture, Communities | Tags: architecture, community, Neighborhood, Zillow | Leave a comment

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