Traditional Neighborhood Developments

There are a lot of good ideas we can take from the TND movement. I added a link on the sidebar to a list of Traditional Neighborhood Developments. I especially like the idea of walkability and having a network of trails throughout the community. I envision a circle of homes with driveways on the back of the houses so they all face center with just a walking path around the inside. So much prettier and friendlier. And with that arrangement people's property would be wedge shaped with plenty of room for pastures, gardens, orchards etc. at the back of the house, but with the houses still close enough to benefit from good old fashioned watching out for each other and each other's kids.