Looking for ways to combat suburban sprawl, developers are bringing to market creative, high-density communities in mature suburban locations across the United States. From townhomes to mixed-use apartments to “Big House” designs, new developments are offering residents a rich variety of stylish housing options outside of city limits. Here are case studies of three recent projects that stand out for their designs and innovative use of land— resulting in apartment communities whose appeal rivals that of any single-family home.
City Embraces “Double Density” Due to Striking Design
When it comes to the density a suburban city will allow, a daring design can make all the difference in the world. Case in point: Waterford Place, the $125 million mixed-use development that Shea Properties opened in late 2003 in the City of Dublin, an East Bay suburb of San Francisco. (more…)
