Unsprawl Case Study: North West Crossing Crossing, Oregon

NorthWest Crossing employs design principles such as a grid of interconnected narrow streets, a mix of architectural styles, and shops, pocket parks, and schools within walking distance of most homes.

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March 17, 2006, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen


"NorthWest Crossing, like many similar developments across the U.S., employs design principles derived from some of Bend's beloved older neighborhoods. These include a grid of interconnected narrow streets, a mix of architectural styles, and shops, parks, and schools within walking distance of most homes. The consultant team was familiar with these elements but found that some education was needed to convince city planners and other regulators of the benefits of such new methods.

The developers and design team believed that adhering to these 'new' design principles would result in safe, attractive, walkable tree-lined streets and neighborhoods that would likely encourage greater social interaction andâ€"even more importantlyâ€"would prove to be a compelling marketing tool, attracting a range of residents, from young couples to retirees."

Thanks to Simmons Buntin

Friday, March 17, 2006 in Terrain.org - A Journal of the Built & Natural Environments

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