Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh Projects Featured in New Urban News
In April-May 2002, the Traditional Neighborhood Development Code of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Glenwood Park were highlighted in New Urban News, a prominent publication dedicated to new urbanism. The article praised the community-oriented design of Glenwood Park, a mixed-use development that prioritized walkability and accessibility to daily amenities.
Glenwood Park’s approach to design was a reflection of the Traditional Neighborhood Development Code of Oak Ridge, which prioritized the creation of livable, walkable neighborhoods that encouraged social interaction and community engagement. The code aimed to foster a sense of place and encourage the development of public spaces that could be used for community events and gatherings.
The article praised Glenwood Park for its commitment to creating a livable community, citing its incorporation of a variety of housing types and its focus on providing easy access to essential services such as grocery stores and schools. The development’s designers also made a conscious effort to incorporate green spaces and parks into the neighborhood, encouraging outdoor activity and providing a place for residents to relax and connect with nature.
The Traditional Neighborhood Development Code of Oak Ridge and the design of Glenwood Park were seen as examples of successful implementation of the principles of new urbanism, a design philosophy that emphasizes the creation of walkable, mixed-use communities that prioritize human-scale development and community engagement over automobile-centric design.
The article in New Urban News highlighted the potential for other cities and developers to learn from the example set by Oak Ridge and Glenwood Park, suggesting that the principles of new urbanism could be applied in other contexts to create more livable and sustainable communities. Overall, the recognition of Oak Ridge and Glenwood Park in New Urban News was seen as a validation of the success of new urbanism and its potential to create more livable and sustainable communities in the future.
New Urban News, the nation’s premier publication dedicated exclusively to the new urbanism.
Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh Projects Featured in New Urban News
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