Planned cities Planned cities An age-restricted community is a housing area, frequently gated, that restricts ownership to individuals who are over a set age. In addition to restrictions on ownership, such communities frequently have age requirements for residency as well. These communities are set up to accommodate older individuals who would like to live in an area without the perceived problems of having children around. ...more on Wikipedia about "Age-restricted community"
Anthem, Arizona is the result of a [Del Webb development on a large parcel of land adjacent to New River, Arizona. It is a planned suburb 34 miles north of downtown Phoenix, Arizona that opened in 1998. Although Anthem is currently unincorporated, Phoenix is slated to annex the community by 2020 as documented in the City of Phoenix General Plan. Anthem has grown substantially since its founding and now has an estimated population of about 20,000 people. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anthem, Arizona"
An arcology is an extremely large habitat or settlement, sufficient to maintain an internal ecology as well as an extremely high human population density. The term was invented by architect Paolo Soleri, as a portmanteau of architecture and ecology. So far these constructs exist only conceptually with experiments taking place at Arcosanti in central Arizona, USA. Popular in science fiction, arcologies are generally advocated as solutions to the problems of overpopulation and environmental degradation, as they reduce the footprint of cities. Most cities spread across the Earth's surface horizontally — covering more and more land and reducing arable farmland. Arcologies would be 'vertical cities'. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arcology"
Arcosanti is an experimental town that began construction in 1970 in central Arizona, 70 miles (110 km) outside of Phoenix, at (elev. 3732 feet /1130 meters). Paolo Soleri, using a concept he calls arcology ( architecture + ecology), designed the town to demonstrate ways urban conditions could be improved while minimizing the destructive impact on the earth. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arcosanti"
Brambleton is an unincorporated planned community in Loudoun County, Virginia off of the Dulles Toll Road. It is named for a plantation once located in the vicinity. Construction started on the Brambleton community in 2001. Brambleton is located 14 km (9 mi) south of Leesburg and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) northwest of Dulles International Airport. It is home to the brand new Briar Woods High School. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brambleton, Virginia"
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. It is famous for its urban planning, daring architecture and rapid population growth. It is located in the Brazilian Federal District. In English, the diacritic mark on the í is often omitted and the name written Brasilia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brasília"
Canberra is the capital city of Australia and with a population of just over 323,000 is Australia's largest inland city. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory, 300 km southwest of Sydney, and 650 km north-east of Melbourne. Canberra was selected as the location of the National Capital in 1908 as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne and is unusual amongst Australian capital cities as an entirely purpose-built, planned city. Following an international contest for the city's design, a design by Chicago architect Walter Burley Griffin was selected and construction commenced in 1913. The city's design was heavily influenced by the garden city movement and incorporates significant areas of natural vegetation that have earned Canberra the title "bush capital." Although the growth and development of Canberra was hindered by the World Wars and the Great Depression, it emerged as a thriving city post- World War II. ...more on Wikipedia about "Canberra" It's my shortopedia!
Celebration, Florida is a census-designated place and an unincorporated master-planned community near Walt Disney World which was developed by The Walt Disney Company. Celebration is located in Osceola County, Florida. ...more on Wikipedia about "Celebration, Florida"
Cergy-Pontoise is an agglomeration in France, in the Val d'Oise département, northwest of Paris on the Oise River. It owes its name to two of the communes that it covers, Cergy and Pontoise. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cergy-Pontoise"
Chandigarh ( , ) is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. However, the city does not belong to either state. Rather, the city is administered by the federal government and hence classified as a union territory. Chandigarh was due to transfer to Punjab alone in 1986, accompanied by the creation of a new capital for Haryana, but the transfer has been delayed while agreement is sought on the districts of Punjab that should be transferred to Haryana in exchange. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chandigarh"
Columbia is a census-designated place and planned community located in Howard County, Maryland. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not just in terms of economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was designed to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and income segregation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Columbia, Maryland"
Coral Gables is a city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Miami. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 42,249. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 42,459. ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Coral Gables, Florida"
Coral Springs, officially chartered July 10, 1963, is a city located in Broward County, Florida. The city was named for its natural spring water. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 117,549. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 128,355. ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Coral Springs, Florida"
Crofton is a census-designated place and planned community located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Established in 1964, Crofton recently held its 40th birthday celebration. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crofton, Maryland"
Don Mills is a new town and neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its name refers to its location between the East and West Don River valleys, and the fact that several grist mills were operating in this part of the Don Valley during the 1800s. ...more on Wikipedia about "Don Mills, Ontario"
Dunaújváros ( 1951– 1961 Sztálinváros) is a city in Central Hungary, along the Danube ( Hungarian name: Duna) river. It is in the county of Fejér. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dunaújváros"
Eagle Mountain is a town located in Utah County, Utah. The city is a new development located to the west of the Lake Mountains, which are west of Utah Lake. It was incorporated on December 3, 1996 and has been rapidly growing ever since. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,157. By 2004 the estimated population had already reached 8,190. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eagle Mountain, Utah"
Fairfield, founded in 1910 is a city located in Jefferson County, Alabama with a population of 12,381. Originally named Corey, it was planned as a model city by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company to house workers in their Fairfield Works plant, now owned by U.S. Steel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fairfield, Alabama"
Fitzgerald is a city located in Ben Hill County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,758. The city is the county seat of Ben Hill County . ...more on Wikipedia about "Fitzgerald, Georgia"
Flower Mound is a town located in Denton County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 50,702, although more recent studies show the numbers to be closer to 70,000. The town's name comes from a large mound located in the southern portion of the city. Though surrounded by commercial and residential development, the mound is privately owned so as to be protected from further development. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flower Mound, Texas"
Forest Hills Gardens is a private community located in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. It is one of the country's oldest planned communities and the most prominent American example of Ebenezer Howard's Garden City movement. The community, founded in 1908, consists of about 800 homes, townhouses, and apartment buildings, mostly in Tudor, Brick Tudor or Georgian style, in a parklike setting designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., son of noted landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and partner in the Olmsted Brothers firm. ...more on Wikipedia about "Forest Hills Gardens"
Foster City is a planned city located in San Mateo County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,803. ...more on Wikipedia about "Foster City, California"
Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat State, India. It is a planned city, like Chandigarh. It is also the headquarters of Gandhinagar District. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gandhinagar"
The Garden city movement was founded by Sir Ebenezer Howard in England in 1898 as an approach to urban planning. Garden cities were to be planned, self-contained communities surrounded by greenbelts, and containing carefully balanced areas of residences, industry, and agriculture. ...more on Wikipedia about "Garden city movement"
Greenway Plaza is a master-planned development off of U.S. Highway 59 in Houston, Texas, five miles (8 kilometers) west of Downtown Houston and three miles (5 kilometers) east of Uptown Houston. ...more on Wikipedia about "Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas"
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