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Planning + Development

Adjacent to a new Florida Turnpike interchange south of Orlando, the Crossprairie master plan, now under construction, includes approvals for 5,200 residential units and nearly 3 million square feet of commercial space across approximately 1,500 acres.

How a New Wave of Public-Private Partnerships Are Strengthening Florida’s Infrastructure

The success of new master-planned communities increasingly depends on infrastructure and transportation networks

April 2, 2026

Impossible Goal

Editorial: Easier Said Than Done

March 28, 2026

High-density single-family detached homes at L'Aube at Solis Park by Trumark Homes in Irvine, Calif., demonstrate the variety of massing, articulation, and layout that builders can achieve on deep, narrow footprints without the constraint of shared walls.

The New Detached Density Playbook

Feb. 10, 2026

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5 Built-to-Rent Communities That Shine

Feb. 10, 2026

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Sales + Marketing

Q+A: John Ohanian on Silverwood's Community of Kindness

Feb. 6, 2026

Walking trail at a master planned community

Master Planned Development

Understanding Sales in the Top 50 New-Home Communities of 2025

Jan. 9, 2026

The Frank Condos in Austin's historic Bouldin Creek neighborhood features 30 units on a three-acre infill lot and is a prime (and well-received) example of the city's upzoning allowances to enable attainable housing.

Q+A: Michael Padavic on Upzoning Infill Lots to Enable Affordable Housing

Dec. 16, 2025

The 9,414-square-foot Anderson Residence in Pacific Palisades, Calif., represents the spirit and the sustainabilty of Case Study 2.0 homes. It is an updated, fire-resistant replica of a home that stood for 50 years before being consumed by wildfire.

Q+A: Alison MacCracken on Case Study 2.0's Efforts to Rebuild LA

Dec. 1, 2025

Babcock Ranch in Southwest Florida by Kitson & Partners exemplifies a holistic commitment to community resiliency, from homes built to above-code standards to on-site energy and water utilties and reclaimed wetlands to help mitigate flooding, among other steps, big and small.

Resiliency: Will Home Builders Step Up?

Oct. 13, 2025

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