University Planning New Urban College Town

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: CollegeTownLife.com

18 February 2005 - 5:00am

The University of Miami plans include walkable design, 1,200 small homes and a K-12 school.

Proposing a model community, the university looks to create an example of what suburban development could be. The New Urbanist firm of Duany Plater-Zyberk has been hired to create the plans which will include a new public library, parks and neighborhood shops on property next to Miami Metrozoo.

Full Story: UM plans a 'model' village

Source: The Miami Herald, February 17, 2005

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