The Quality of the ‘Public Realm’
Conventional suburban neighbourhoods pay little attention to the quality of the street; the emphasis is on the design of the house only. Not at Village on the Twelve! We place just as much effort on the streetscape as we do house design. And here’s why…
The principles of good neighbourhood design dictate that the quality of the street is more important than the design of any one house. In the Village, every house is designed to enhance the streetscape. Not only does this add value to the neighbourhood, but it offers an environment that becomes much more appealing to pedestrians. By paying more attention to the street, we can enhance the pedestrian experience.
Good street design can also slow cars down. Streets in the Village are designed much like traditional neighbourhoods, where narrow lanes and on-street parking force cars to travel at speeds relevant to residential areas.
Come and see for yourself - but don’t just drive by, get out of the car and walk! That’s what neighbourhoods are for.