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| − | The Neighborhood model is a set of urban design standards intended to plan for growth within the development areas of Albemarle County. The goal is to move development away from a pattern of sprawl and toward compact, interconnect buildings and infrastructure.
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| − | == History ==
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| − | The Neighborhood Model was included in the 1996 Land Use Plan, as part of the county's comprehensive plan. The model applies specifically to the development areas designated for growth. The [[Development Areas Initiatives Study Committee]] (DISC) continued to augment the plan from 1997 to 2000.
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| − | == Twelve Tenets ==
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| − | 1. Accommodates walkers, bikers, and public transportation so that mobility can be a reality for the elderly, the young, and those with limited access to automobiles.
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| − | 2. Makes open space integral to overall design so that residents and workers can walk to a public park, experience preserved natural areas, and enjoy public gathering places.
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| − | 3. Keeps buildings and spaces at a human scale so that street views are attractive and pedestrian friendly.
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| − | 4. Incorporates varying densities and gradually allows for an overall increase in density in the Development Areas to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
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| − | 5. Contains a mixture of residential and non-residential uses so residents have convenient access to work, to services, and to entertainment.
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| − | 6. Requires interconnected streets within developments and between developments so that pedestrians can walk easily to many destinations, traffic has alternative routes, and car trips are reduced in number and length.
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| − | 7. Moves off-street parking out of sight and encourages on-street parking.
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| − | 8. Mixes housing types and markets so that the full range of housing choices is offered within the neighborhood.
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| − | 9. Emphasizes re-use of sites.
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| − | 10.Adapts development to site terrain so that natural topography can be preserved.
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| − | 11.Maintains a clear boundary between Development Areas and Rural Areas.
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| − | 12.Provides for neighborhoods to have a designated center to bring diverse and continuous
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| − | == External Links ==
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| − | [http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=planning&relpage=2480 Albemarle County neighborhood model plan]
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| − | [[category: Albemarle County land use principles]]
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