by Dan Bellows | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Dan Bellows, Dan Bellows Winter Park Florida, Florida, New Urbanism, Real Estate, Real Estate Developement
Landscape urbanism seems like a counterintuitive phrase at first; two things that are opposite. Instead, it ends up being a beautiful hybrid of both natural and man made. Let’s get into what it is and how it’s implemented worldwide. What is...
by Dan Bellows | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Dan Bellows, Dan Bellows Winter Park Florida, Florida, New Urbanism, Real Estate, Real Estate Developement
New Urbanism is a planning and development mindset that has helped modernize cities while integrating social concerns, such as environmental protection. It’s a concept that has ushered in walkable cities, eco-friendly public transportation and convenience that...
by Dan Bellows | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, Dan Bellows, Florida, New Urbanism, Real Estate, Real Estate Developement
If you thought that the concept of New Urbanism would simply reduce traffic in cities, then you would be very wrong. New Urbanism has many and far-ranging benefits that include traffic reduction, less air pollution, increased physical health, better mental health, and...
by Dan Bellows | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog, Dan Bellows, Florida, New Urbanism, Real Estate, Real Estate Developement
There are urban areas throughout the United States that once flourished but are now rundown and at-risk. A recent change in federal law has resulted in new funds being sent towards these struggling neighborhoods. This change is primarily due to the passing of the...
by Dan Bellows | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog, Dan Bellows, Florida, New Urbanism, Real Estate, Real Estate Developement
New urbanism isn’t a passing trend, it’s a way of life that has taken root across the United States. Many real estate developers see the value of creating homes that promote community engagement and human-scale proportions. Urban sprawl is expanding and with it comes...
by Dan Bellows | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Dan Bellows, Florida, Real Estate, Real Estate Developement
Urban renewal is a great way to get a city back on track and improve it. We have seen a number of cities across the nation decline due to blighted neighborhoods. This is primarily due to economic status of the cities. For example, if a major corporation pulls out of a...