8.13 Passages & Paths

This photograph is of a path, that is communal and public, that flows between homes. For quite some distance I might add. In one direction it leads to the Village, and in the other to the communities 10+ acre lake. This shot was taken between two homes and the path continues across the street through the woods to the lake. Particularly, these paths are "natural walking paths" through nature areas. Notice the continuance of the stone pillars which inform us that this path is open and indeed does leed somewhere. This design, like most New Urbanist designs, attempts to promote togetherness between neighbors and community members. I like this design very much. It shortens your walking distance and increases the chances of running into your neighbors.