Further on the topic of Traditional Neighborhood Design (or Neo-Traditional Development), here a case study of Middleton Hills (near Madison) done back in 2001 by Jane Grabowski-Miller, Middleton Hills' Project and Design Director (she can be contacted at jmiller@erdmanholdings.com):
New Developments and New Urbanism:
The Middleton Hills Case Study (2001)Abstract: Middleton Hills began as a developer’s vision to create an alternative model for subdivision development. Together with consultant, Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company, the master plan and design regulations were developed for a new urbanist community in Middleton, Wisconsin. The municipal approval process was challenging due mainly to the revisions in engineering standards required to implement the project. Lot sales were promising the first year; most likely due to local publicity about an innovative new community based on old neighborhood principles. Sales decreased in the subsequent two years. It appeared that the "pioneers" had bought into the project and others had a "wait and see" attitude. Now in the fifth year of lot sales (circa 2001), with over 25% of the development built-out, the physical reality has taken shape. The public has been more informed about the new urbanism concept both at local and national levels. Market acceptance by consumers, builders, and developers seems to be steadily increasing, as well as sales.
(Architectural illustrations from the Middleton Hills web site)
Craftsman Style
Bungalow Style
Prairie Style
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