Frederick County's Mini Boom

By: Villages of Urbana

In October of this year, the Washington Post covered the recent population increases and revitalizations happening in Frederick County. This ‘mini-boom’, as it was affectionately dubbed, has many wonderful effects on the county, the city, and adjacent towns like Urbana.

The Washington Post notes that throughout the entire Washington region, “few places have benefited more from the phenomenon than downtown Frederick, where a flourishing restaurant, bar and art scene has transformed the 18th century county seat into a mini-D.C.” The Post continues on to point out one major quality that makes Frederick and the surrounding area such a desirable place to live and work: walkability.

Walkability remains a hot topic for new housing developments across the country. Communities that promote walkability, known as mixed-use or neo-traditional communities, are quickly moving to the top of the list for homebuyers everywhere. And as you know, Villages of Urbana is considered one of these types of developments.

Just last year, the Urban Land Institute conducted a poll to see why these urban neighborhoods keep growing in popularity. “Millennials – who along with empty-nesters are leading the movement back to cities large and small – place a premium on walkability and distance to work and school.” The survey also showed that there’s been a shift in tastes across all generations. More than half of those surveyed said they would prefer to live near a “mix of shops, restaurants and offices.”

Communities like Villages of Urbana, as well as the revitalization of nearby Frederick, bring more businesses, more families, and more opportunity to this area. These small ripples can turn into bigger waves, which can continue to set this region apart as a great one to live and work in.

Naturally, it takes more than an expertly designed walkable community like ours to stand out among the rest. Villages of Urbana also provides families and young professionals alike a lifestyle that continues to be rejuvenated. One that encourages active and healthy habits, like walking to and from school, the grocery store, or the dentist, all while preserving the charm of traditional suburbs. And, stunning new townhome models by both Ryan Homes and NVHomes can’t wait to welcome our newest neighbors to Villages of Urbana!

Source: The Washington Post