Traditional Neighborhood Development
Make friends with neighbors and nature alike.

Traditional Neighborhood Development. Don't worry, TNDs are more exciting than they sound. With winding paths, narrow streets, a variety of beautiful homes, and a ton of amenities within walking distance, Traditional Neighborhood Developments are where it's at. And it just so happens that South Village is the first, and only, TND in Vermont. Talk about being forward-thinking. South Village also has a community farm, a community center, and acres of wetlands and open space. And South Village is ideally located within minutes of Interstate 89 and the Burlington International Airport. And because South Village is such a great place to live, we're working hard to keep it that way. That's why we're dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment through education, innovative farming practices, and sustainable community development.

What is Traditional Neighborhood Development? The goal is to create new, pedestrian-friendly communities with vibrant streets, quality architecture, attractive parks and open spaces, and a strong sense of identity. Today there are over 300 new communities and many more redevelopment efforts that have embraced these principles. South Village is patterned after the traditional design elements found in Vermont’s most cherished villages and towns.

What do Traditional Neighborhood Developments look like? While they are not all the same, they tend to have strong defining characteristics in common.

TND’s have a compact pattern to promote efficient land use; Open spaces and natural areas are protected The streets are designed on a grid-like pattern; they are generally narrower than those found in typical suburban neighborhoods. They are intentionally designed to reduce vehicle speeds and improve the environment for humans. The pedestrian experience is further enhanced through a network of continuous sidewalks, trails, and parks.

TND’s usually contain several land uses. Some communities include retail and office uses. South Village expects to include agricultural, educational and recreational uses. TND’s have a wide variety of housing types and a range of prices to accomodate the needs of a broad range of residents. The architecture of the individual homes is derived from, respects, and celebrates local building traditions of the region. Front porches are a prominent feature of most of the homes creating an inviting place for neighbors to meet and enriching the architecture of the streets.