Renwick is designed as a Smart Growth community. “Smart Growth” is the antithesis of sprawl: it makes use of existing infrastructure and compact design features to provide a range of transportation options, enhance neighborhood interaction, and create a variety of housing options.

Traditional neighborhood development (TND) is a comprehensive plan that promotes a variety of housing types and land uses within a distinct area. In a TND, residents have options for walking, biking or driving within their neighborhood, while public and private spaces are equally important. Renwick’s northern half is a TND, while the project overall is a Smart Growth community.

Smart Growth and TNDs create walkable neighborhoods with a variety of home and transportation choices, encourage community collaboration, preserve green space and natural beauty, and foster the creation of distinctive, attractive neighborhoods with a strong sense of place. Renwick is “growth done right,” enhancing residents’ quality of life and ensuring long-term community success.