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Most of us would like to live in a place where we can take a walk, meet the neighbors, shop on Main Street, yet not be isolated away from the "big city." That's the vision that has guided the development of San Elijo Hills. It borrows lessons from a variety of sources including a concept that urban planners call "Neo-Traditionalism". By designing the Towncenter and the surrounding neighborhoods to function as a traditional small town, and connecting all the neighborhoods with pedestrian accessibility, we have arrived at something that people really value - a balanced community.
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| Elements of Neo Traditional Design |
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Civic buildings and public spaces |
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Abundant open spaces and parks |
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Streets that accommodate both pedestrians and vehicles |
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Mixed use housing designs- live/work spaces, casitas and lofts above retail |
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Traditional architecture- front porches and varied setbacks |
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Narrow streets encouraging slower traffic speeds |
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Mainstreet style sidewalk orientation in towncenter |
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