The New Shape of Suburbia Trends in Residential Development

by Schmitz, Adrienne

• ISBN13: 9780874208979
• ISBN10: 0874208971
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Urban Land Institute

Summary

This book describes how consumer demands are changing, strategies for overcoming NIMBYism, and the latest trends related to open space, infill and mixed housing development, increasing density, transportation, and street design.

Author Biography

Adrienne Schmitz is a director at the Urban Land Institute, the world's leading real estate and land use education and research institute. She lives in Washington DC.

Table of Contents

Suburbia in the 21st Century	p. 2
Who Are the New Suburbanites?	p. 3
What Do People Want in Their Communities?	p. 4
Smaller Households	p. 7
Ethnic Minorities	p. 7
Baby Boomers and Echo Boomers	p. 8
Affordability	p. 9
How Are Communities Changing to Meet Demands?	p. 9
Expanding Mobility Options	p. 10
Using Infrastructure Efficiently	p. 11
Using Open Space as an Amenity	p. 11
Building for Diversity and Addressing Affordability	p. 11
Infill Development	p. 12
Broad Trends	p. 13
Transportation Choices Enhance Livability	p. 16
Why Worry about Traffic?	p. 16
Changing Demographics	p. 17
Changing Consumer Habits	p. 17
The Design of Suburban Road Systems	p. 18
Land Use Patterns	p. 18
The Future of Suburban Development	p. 20
Transportation Connections	p. 21
Transit-Oriented Development	p. 22
The Pedestrian Village	p. 24
Local Transportation Systems	p. 25
Planning Transportation First	p. 29
Summary	p. 31
More Efficient Use of Land and Infrastructure	p. 32
Why Increase Efficiency?	p. 33
Changing Suburban Demographics	p. 33
Land Economics in Existing Suburbs	p. 34
Broader Market Opportunities	p. 36
Smart Growth: Changing Ideas about How Communities Should Grow	p. 37
Practices That Increase Efficiency	p. 40
Infill Development	p. 40
The Redevelopment of Greyfields	p. 41
Transit-Oriented Development	p. 43
Minimum-Density Zoning Codes	p. 45
Block Standards	p. 46
Land Use Regulations That Emphasize Place Making	p. 46
Open Space as an Amenity	p. 52
Building Value through Open Space	p. 53
Open Space Is Good Business	p. 54
Jump-Starting the Sense of Community	p. 54
Product Differentiation	p. 54
Incremental Profitability	p. 55
Maintaining the Momentum for Success	p. 55
Well-Satisfied Customers	p. 56
Leadership and Responsibility	p. 56
Consumer Orientation, Not Product Orientation	p. 57
Consumer Motivations	p. 58
Safe Open Space	p. 59
Programmable versus Dedicated Spaces	p. 59
Consumer Preference Surveys	p. 60
Programming for Residents' Needs	p. 62
Recreational Pursuits	p. 62
Open-Space Facilities That Serve Residents' Needs	p. 64
Planning and Design Considerations	p. 67
Conclusion	p. 69
Mixing Housing Types for Greater Value	p. 70
Why Mix Housing Types?	p. 71
What's Old Is New Again	p. 72
Understanding the Context	p. 73
Place	p. 74
Entitlements	p. 75
Demographics and Lifestyles	p. 77
Cost of Land, Parking, and Buildings	p. 78
Building Types	p. 79
Absorption	p. 86
Conclusion	p. 87
Opportunities in Neighborhood Revitalization	p. 88
The Market for Suburban Infill Locations: Deep and Broad	p. 89
Spotting the Opportunities	p. 89
Market Research	p. 93
Qualitative Factors	p. 93
Quantitative Factors	p. 93
Land Planning and Product Design: Keys to Success	p. 94
Condominium or Rental Alternatives	p. 94
Fee-Simple Ownership	p. 95
Integrating Infill into Its Surroundings	p. 96
Entitlements and Zoning Considerations: A Manageable Challenge	p. 97
Construction and Cost	p. 99
Marketing Infill Projects	p. 100
Conclusion	p. 101
Sustainable Development and Green Building	p. 102
Sustainable Development	p. 103
Compact Development	p. 104
Mixed-Use Development	p. 104
Transit-Oriented Development	p. 104
Ecological Stewardship	p. 105
Improved Stormwater Management	p. 105
Building Connections between People and the Environment	p. 106
Getting Started	p. 107
The Long Term	p. 107
Green Building	p. 108
Energy Efficiency and Renewable-Energy Alternatives	p. 108
Indoor Air Quality	p. 110
Efficient Use of Material Resources	p. 112
Construction Waste Management	p. 114
Water Conservation	p. 115
Conclusion	p. 116
Gaining Community Support: A Strategic Approach	p. 118
Community Relations Issues	p. 119
Existing Use	p. 119
Quality of Life	p. 119
Affordable Housing	p. 120
Mixed Uses	p. 121
Density	p. 121
Use versus Siting	p. 122
Timing Outreach Efforts	p. 123
Avoiding Opposition	p. 123
Get the Facts Right	p. 124
Saving Face	p. 124
Right and Wrong	p. 125
Persuasion and Negotiation	p. 126
Building Support	p. 129
Identifying Potential Supporters	p. 129
Recruiting Supporters	p. 129
Mobilizing for the Hearing	p. 130
Case Studies	p. 133
Winslow Mews Bainbridge Island, Washington	p. 134
The Fields of St. Croix Lake Elmo, Minnesota	p. 140
Sonoma Villero Bothell, Washington	p. 148
Farrcroft Fairfax, Virginia	p. 156
Orange Shoals Cherokee County, Georgia	p. 164
The Parks of Austin Ranch The Colony, Texas	p. 172
Belle Creek Commerce City, Colorado	p. 180
Southern Village Chapel Hill, North Carolina	p. 190
Bahcesehir Bahcesehir, Turkey	p. 198
Ladera Ranch Orange County, California	p. 206
King Farm Rockville, Maryland	p. 214
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