Cecil County Land Use Forum

• Developers do not prefer ugly communities

• Good design requires the courage to plan for it, allow it and implement it.

Queen Anne’s County

• From March 2002 to October 2004:

• 277 lots approved in 21 communities

• 19 of 21 communities contained less than 19 lots

• 17 of the 21 were in the “Ag” or “CS” zone

• None were in priority funding areas

• The 21 communities comprised properties totaling 2,381 acres, gross density 8.6 acres per lot

Village at Watts CreekKey Design Elements

• Front Houses Along Main Road

Village at Watts CreekKey Design Elements

• Front Houses Along Main Road

• Design SWM as an Amenity

Village at Watts CreekKey Design Elements

• Front Houses Along Main Road• Design SWM as an Amenity

• Internalize Open Space

Village at Watts CreekKey Design Elements

• Front Houses Along Main Road• Design SWM as an Amenity• Internalize Open Space• Integrate Various Lot Sizes and Unit Types

Village at Watts CreekKey Design Elements

• Front Houses Along Main Road• Design SWM as an Amenity• Internalize Open Space• Integrate Various Lot Sizes and Unit Types• Pay Attention to Detail

Easton Village Master Plan

Easton VillageKey Design Elements

• Neo-traditional design

Easton VillageKey Design Elements

• Neo-traditional design• Publicly Accessible Waterfront

Easton VillageKey Design Elements

• Neo-traditional design• Publicly Accessible Waterfront• Cluster Design

Easton VillageKey Design Elements

• Neo-traditional design• Publicly Accessible Waterfront• Cluster Design• Focus on Streetscape Elements

Easton VillageKey Design Elements

• Neo-traditional design• Publicly Accessible Waterfront• Cluster Design• Focus on Streetscape Elements• Architectural Design Guidelines

Easton VillageKey Design Elements

• Neo-traditional design• Publicly Accessible Waterfront• Cluster Design• Focus on Streetscape Elements• Architectural Design Guidelines