New Urbanism: Not A Cookie Cutter Approach

New urbanism emphasizes more homes on less land without sacrificing quality of life: building a new kind of community.

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October 22, 2001, 6:00 AM PDT

New Urbanism is coming to Southern California. Brea is already a source of pride and a model for other projects in the works in Fullerton and Cathedral City. Pricey is mixed with affordable, and back alleys are landscaped. Those who are tired of driving to malls and restaurants and who don't want to spend time mowing and landscaping, are enthusiastic about recreating neighborhoods where people socialize and walk where they want to go--even to work.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: New Urbanism Housing Style Filling a Void

Sunday, October 21, 2001 in The Los Angeles Times

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