New
Urban Mom has published its list of the top 10 “interesting and vital new
urban communities.”

Baldwin Park, Orlando, Florida
Why? It’s pedestrian friendly with
wide sidewalks and homes within walking distance of restaurants, shops and
offices.

Longleaf, New Port Richey, Florida
Longleaf was chosen because its
blend of front porches, neighborhood squares and a diverse mix of residents
create a small town America feel.

Arbor Park Village, Cleveland,
Ohio
An inner-city community, Arbor Park
Village is considered to represent the best in all levels of planning and
execution.

Park DuValle,
Louisville, Kentucky
Park DuValle is a former public
housing area that has been transformed into a traditional neighborhood for a
diverse range of income levels.

Randolph Neighborhood, Richmond, Virginia
This new section of Randolph
features brownstones with all the latest in urban amenities.

Town Commons, Howell, Michigan
This new development features a
mixture of home types, a senior facility, retail shops and lots of recreational
areas.

Legends South, Chicago, Illinois
Legends South is an inner city
revitalization project that offers over 2,000 new homes and rentals.

Fruitvale Village, Oakland,
California
This mixed-income development is
built on old transit parking lots and offers a variety of homes, services and
retail shops.

Birkdale Village, Huntersville,
North Carolina
Birkdale Village is an apartment community overlooking restaurants, shops
and entertainment venues.

Georgetown Land Development,
Georgetown, Connecticut
Still in development, Georgetown is
planned to be a mixed use community where a mill used to stand.

These communities all have striking commonalities – they’re
well-planned, walkable, and mixed-use. Seems like developers have all caught on
that this is the direction in which American communities need to move.