{"id":12066,"date":"2019-04-04T15:15:34","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T22:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=12066"},"modified":"2019-04-03T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-04-03T18:00:00","slug":"why-small-developments-are-the-next-big-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/04\/why-small-developments-are-the-next-big-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Small Developments are The Next Big Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was writer Howard E. Koch who mused, \u201cYou can be a good neighbor only if you have good neighbors.\u201d Of course, you don\u2019t get to choose the people who live around you. Still, a new type of development can help limit the chances of living next to a dud. Pocket neighborhoods are small developments of 12 houses or fewer that are specifically designed to encourage neighborly interaction. By structuring the development around common areas and purposefully keeping homes on the small side, these little neighborhoods can have big benefits. Before you consider whether or not a pocket neighborhood is right for you, get to know the next big idea in small developments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The idea of these smaller neighborhoods was actually the brainchild of renowned architect Ross Chapin. His idea was to create smaller patches of housing that encouraged neighbors to interact with one another. And, since he hailed from California, it makes sense that he would crave less populated areas where neighbors had more day-to-day dealings. The idea caught on; today, there are hundreds of pocket neighborhoods all over the country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The idea behind a pocket neighborhood is to create a central meeting place or shared space that encourages the neighbors to socialize. That\u2019s also the idea behind the magic number of homes: 12. Chapin suggested that it was the ideal number of homes for a smaller neighborhood. By limiting the homes, it\u2019s easier for neighbors to get to know one another on a personal level. It\u2019s interesting to note, however, that several pocket developments can be linked together in one larger development. Each neighborhood would still be limited to 12 homes and still center around a shared space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why Cities Love Them<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Larger cities love the idea of pocket neighborhoods for a few specific reasons. First, they can really use up forgotten space between commercial and residential areas. Second, they\u2019re typically well-kept and can increase property values in and around the development. They may even be used to split too-large lots that are a hard sell for a homeowner or developer. While pocket neighborhoods might not be subject to the same covenants and restrictions as typical housing, they\u2019re usually designed by a competent architect who knows how to make neighborhoods desirable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pocket neighborhoods are also a great alternative to other types of multi-family housing. Rather than apartments or townhouses, they offer the privacy of a single-family home with the amenities of a townhome or apartment development. Single-family homes are nearly always a better investment for cities \u2014 and homeowners, for that matter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why Homeowners Love Them<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Homeowners really reap the benefits of pocket neighborhoods. The amenities designed to bring neighbors together are often those they might not be able to afford in a single-family situation. Think clubhouses with a pool, gazebos and parks, shared garages or storage units and, in some cases, even guest housing. It\u2019s a great option for families that need amenities but might not require full-sized ones or the use of them year-round. Usually, a homeowner\u2019s association takes on the care and upkeep of amenities, freeing up time and money.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of course, there\u2019s something to be said about the neighborly aspect of pocket neighborhoods. Sharing amenities creates a natural excuse to get out and get to know the people who live around you. If you\u2019re missing that in your current home or neighborhood, this might be an option you\u2019ll love. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll score interesting architecture and a desirable location that doesn\u2019t cost as much as single-family housing. Both the smaller sizes of the home and the shared spaces keep prices much lower than traditional development methods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pocket neighborhoods are just the latest in thinking outside the box when it comes to architecture. With urban sprawl making its way through the country, more and more families are looking for alternatives to expensive zip codes and large, pricey homes. The neighborly aspect of a pocket development is just the cherry on top. Just like Koch says, these developments can make for good neighbors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/freshome.com\/pocket-neighborhoods-why-small-developments-are-the-next-big-thing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pocket Neighborhoods : Why Small Developments are The Next Big Thing<\/a> by Jae Curtis | Freshome<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was writer Howard E. Koch who mused, \u201cYou can be a good neighbor only if you have good neighbors.\u201d Of course, you don\u2019t get to choose the people who &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/04\/why-small-developments-are-the-next-big-trend\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Small Developments are The Next Big Trend &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/04\/why-small-developments-are-the-next-big-trend\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Why Small Developments are The Next Big Trend &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"It was writer Howard E. 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