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Asheville New Urbanism

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Real Estate Agent with Gabe Swinney

 

 

 

 

 
Asheville New Urbanism

New Urbanism is a powerful growing force in the Asheville green real estate market.  In many ways the traditional neighborhood design is a knight in shining armor for the Asheville area during this time of rapid growth.  one of the reasons for this praise is that New Urbanism inherently works against urban sprawl.  This development design standard also tends to attract a demographic who appreciate green development, community, and the great outdoors.  All of these things are values that Asheville is known for.

The amazing growth that the Asheville region has been experiencing has raised many questions about maintaining our unique sense of place as well as our environmental standards.  As growth is unavoidable the best course of action is responsible growth.  This is where sustainable development comes into play.  New Urbanism ties together housing, resteraunts, jobs, and basic amenities.  This type of planning therefore focuses growth in a responsible way while simultaneously enriching the sense of community and therefore the quality of life.  

There are currently some developments who have embraced these standards around Asheville and a few more up and coming.  The Village of Cheshire in Black Mountain and Breakaway just to the north of Asheville are two outstanding examples.  

One thing that is for sure is that life is good here in "the happiest city in the country", and things are getting better all the time. 

Comments (5)

Michael Weiks
Mikren Corporation - Wharton, NJ
My sister loves it there she works for a builder in greenville diong mlti- million$ homes
Mar 07, 2008 02:32 AM
Gabe Swinney Asheville New Urbanism
Gabe Swinney - Asheville, NC
Thats awesome, do you know which builder she works with?
Mar 07, 2008 02:38 AM
Blowing Rock Real Estate Boone Real Estate
Blowing Rock Investment Properties - Blowing Rock, NC
I always love reading your posts. Great pictures on this one!
Mar 08, 2008 05:52 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida
I hope you come to the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Asheville on Tuesday for a full day of Technology.  We have a great day lined up featuring two National Speakers Jerry Rossi and Dick Betts.  For more info go to my blog http://activerain.com/blogsview/414213/Buckle-Up-Asheville-NC
Mar 09, 2008 04:15 AM
Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Gabe - what beautiful pictures to show off your area!  I think Asheville is a beautiful city in a gorgeous area - my family has property in the Asheville area, and it's just a wonderful place to spend some time.  I periodically give thought to maybe living there - still just a notion in my head but it is beautiful in your area for sure!

Ann

Mar 09, 2008 09:30 AM