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Is Living In A Mixed-Use Community Right For You?

With all the buzz surrounding mixed-use communities and New Urbanist lifestyles, you might wonder to yourself, "is it right for me?"

With all the buzz surrounding mixed-use communities and New Urbanist lifestyles, you might wonder to yourself, “is it right for me?”

If you’re not sure, try asking yourself these questions to find out!:

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Do you enjoy sitting in traffic?

If you answered ‘Yes’, then a mixed-use community might not be for you. In communities like One Loudoun, office space is cleverly built adjacent to homes. This means employees who live and work in the community have a pleasantly short commute – they can even walk or bike – to work in the morning.

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Does your family look forward to outdoor community events?

If you’d prefer to stay indoors on a beautiful day over heading to the downtown Plaza for live music and entertainment, then living in a community like One Loudoun might not be your cup of tea! All throughout the year, we host a diverse line up of events, from the Tree Lighting in the winter to children’s concerts and block parties in the warmer months.

Is home design a top priority?

Those who invest in their new homes care about quality home design and innovative floor plans – and lucky for them, that’s exactly what they’ll find at One Loudoun. With stunning single-family homes by both Miller & Smith and Camberley Homes, homeowners can have it all in one home and community.

Do you like having an abundance of dining options just steps away?

Foodies rejoice! One Loudoun is home to a long, growing list of the latest eateries to hit Loudoun County. Places like Elevation Burger, Bar Louie, and Family Meal are just a few of many hot restaurants in our community.

Do you want to do more to promote a healthy lifestyle for you and your family?

Here at One Loudoun, our residents are encouraged to walk and stroll around the community, with miles of paved walkways making it all possible. These sidewalks guide the way to offices, shops, restaurants, Central Park and other community features. This promotes both a ‘greener’ lifestyle and a healthier one!

For countless families, living in a mixed-use community like One Loudoun just makes sense. Take a look at our new single-family homes by Miller & Smith and Camberley Homes, and read up on all we have going on at One Loudoun. You can make our community your new home in 2015!

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