What are the different types of Neighborhood Development?
A Traditional Neighborhood Development, or TND, also known as a village-style development, includes a variety of housing types, a mixture of land uses, an active center, a walkable design and often a transit option within a compact neighborhood scale area.
What are the issues with traditional neighborhood development?
TND is a complex undertaking and most developers would choose the more familiar, less risky sprawl model. Issues for sustainability officers charged with implementing TND zoning changes include the scope of implementation, potential conflicts with existing regulations and complexity of enforcement.
Why is TND development bad for a neighborhood?
This design practice makes neighborhoods unwelcoming to pedestrians and bicyclists and thus reduces community vitality. It also increases traffic. Zoning utilizing TND development that mixes uses and forms in a compact area, on the other hand, can create high quality neighborhoods.
What kind of off roading should I do?
Figure Out What Types of Off-Roading You Want to Do. 1 Light Trails. Light trails will generally include any unpaved or rough road. Fire roads are a great example. Most places that are off the pavement but 2 Overlanding and Camping. 3 Mudding. 4 Rock Crawling. 5 Sand/Desert Racing.
Is the off road community a welcoming place?
Fortunately, the off-road community is a very welcoming one. Nobody was an expert the first time they left the pavement. Plus, the mistakes other off-roaders have made over the decades means there’s a good foundation of knowledge to learn from.
What to look for in an Off Road Park?
Off-road recreational parks typically have both legal trails and “play” areas for you to practice your skills. Some may also offer “Off-Road 101” courses, such as Rausch Creek in Pennsylvania. Also look for OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Recreation Areas managed by state park systems and the BLM.
Why is overlanding more popular than off roading?
Overlanding involves driving through isolated areas over extended periods of time. This type of off-roading seems to be getting more and more popular every year, and for good reason. There’s a close-knit community that’s easy to get involved with. The driving itself isn’t much more technical or difficult than hitting a light trail.