We describe
Arcadia as "Town Builders and Land Stewards." We believe
that town building and land stewardship are intrinsically
linked. If we don't build compact walkable towns, low-density
suburbanization will continue to consume our open spaces. If
we don't preserve our most important natural lands, suburbanization
will continue uncontrolled without edge or center.
Town
Building:
Arcadia's
approach to town building has been influenced by the New
Urbanism and the conservation development movement. New
Urbanism is a movement that promotes compact, walkable, mixed-use
neighborhoods as a positive alternative to low-density, automobile-oriented,
single-use development. New Urbanism supports both
the revitalization and expansion of existing centers as well
as the creation of new neighborhoods. Conservation
Development is an approach to suburban and rural development
where the clustering of homes enables greater open space
preservation.
Land
Stewardship:
Open
space lands are both ecological and human assets. Arcadia
preserves open space in each of its communities
so that natural habitats are preserved and human
habitats are enhanced. The amount and configuration
of open space is not a fixed formula; rather, the character
of the land, the needs of the surrounding community, and
the expectations of future residents all factor into a successful
open space design.
Our
Affiliations:
We actively
support the following organizations that advocate for responsible
town building and land stewardship:
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