New Urbanism is an international movement to reform the design of cities and neighborhoods to create better places to live. It strives to be the revival of our lost art of place-making, a move away from automobile dependence and urban sprawl and a return to the way communities have been built for centuries around the world.

The principles of New Urbanism inspired the planning and design of The Villages of Loreto Bay. What are those principles?

Providing independence of movement for everyone (especially the elderly and the young) by bringing most of the activities of daily living within walking distance.

Minimizing congestion, the expenses of road construction and air pollution by reducing the number and length of automobile trips required in a community.

Bringing neighbors together by providing streets and squares of comfortable scale where people can gather.

Forming authentic communities and integrating age and economic classes by providing a full range of housing types and work places.

Facilitating democracy and a balanced society by providing suitable civic and public buildings and spaces.

The New Urbanism movement is driven by the quest for improved livability and quality of life – for people and for the environment – through the design of homes, neighborhoods, towns and cities that enrich and enhance both.