Title

Modern zoning regulations, which typically mandate large lots and the separation

Source

Maine Times

Date

4-15-1994

Pages

1-5

Abstract

Modern zoning regulations, which typically mandate large lots and the separation of commercial and residential functions, are increasingly being shown to encourage sprawl and traffic congestion. Neo-traditionalist landscape architects are taking their cues from 19th century villages and creating densely clustered, mixed-use, human-scale, walkable communities with pleasing architecture. Projects in Rockport and Bethel are copying the design of the traditional village in an attempt to recapture some of its attributes. Details.

Subjects

Real estate development, Zoning regulations

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