To mention the principles of New Urbanism;

To give some benefits of this planning movement;

To nominate the obstacles to overcome;
To find ways to implement New Urbanism.


is a set
of development
practices to create
more attractive,
efficient and livable
communities. It
promotes the creation
and restoration of
diverse, walkable,
compact and mixed-use
communities.
- most things within a 10-minute walk of home and work (pedestrian
friendly street design, pedestrian streets free of cars in special cases);
- interconnected street grid network disperses traffic and eases
walking;
- a mix of shops, offices, apartments, and homes on site
(diversity of people of ages, income levels, cultures and races);
- a range of types, sizes
and prices in closer proximity;


emphasis on beauty, aesthetics, human
comfort, and creating a sense of place;


-
discernable center and edge, public
space at center;

- the urban to rural transect hierarchy
has appropriate building and street types for each area along
the continuum;
- a network
of high-quality trains connecting
cities and neighborhoods together,
pedestrian-friendly design that
encourages a greater use of
bicycles, rollerblades, scooters,
and walking as daily
transportation;

minimal
environmental impact, eco-friendly
technologies, energy efficiency,
less use of finite fuels, more local
production, more walking less
driving.
Economic Social Environmental
Consumer
transportation cost
savings.
Economies of
agglomeration
(density).
More efficient
transportation.
Traffic safety.
Increased property
values.
More attractive
communities.
Improved
transportation
choice, particularly
for non-drivers.
Improved housing
choices.
Community
cohesion and
interaction.
Green-space and
wildlife habitat
preservation.
Reduced air
pollution.
Reduce resource
consumption.
Reduced water
pollution.
The restrictive and incorrect zoning codes currently in
force in most municipalities (current codes do not allow
New Urbanism to be built, but do allow sprawl).

The continuous road building and expansion taking place
in many communities.
New Urbanism is best planned at all levels of development:

The single building
Groups of buildings
The urban block
The neighborhood
Networks of neighborhoods
Towns
Cities
Regions
New urbanism is created at the human scale.

Buildings are placed closer together and exteriors are designed to be safe
and attractive for pedestrians.

Streets are constructed for slower speeds and traffic is dispersed through
many different connections.

Walking in front of a business or around town is simply a pleasant,
interesting activity.

Neighborhoods like these have survived and prospered over the centuries.
New urbanism returns to these time-tested principles and adapts them for a
healthy, sustainable 21st century.