University Planning New Urban College Town

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

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February 18, 2005, 5:00 AM PST

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.

Thanks to CollegeTownLife.com

FULL STORY: UM plans a 'model' village

Thursday, February 17, 2005 in The Miami Herald

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