Benefits : Beyond Suburbia

Strategies for More Abundance

Multi-Use Options Single Use

House Design

Live/work, short commute! Lowers family’s need for car vs. Every adult needs a car to get everywhere
Affordable homes with shared kitchens and private baths vs. Single family dwellings
Attached greenhouses, with cisterns vs. Food driven long distances

Live/Work

Walk to work, safer neighborhood with “eyes on the street” vs. “The Commute,” stress, loss of time
Child-friendly, safe community, peace of mind vs. More global warming, more parental chauffeuring
Healthier, walkable, lifestyle vs. Overweight
Viable, one car families vs. Expense of two car household
Entrepreneur-friendly start-up environment vs. More hurdles to moving on inspiration

Neighborhood Compound

Shared facilities, shared amenities vs. Everyone having to own and maintain one of everything
Community building space, i.e. wine club, woodshop, artisan workshops, car share, open space, etc.
Greater Sense of Community vs. Isolating Lifestyle