There's a school of thought in which the slow lane is a metaphor for a better way of living. It's a way of living designed to get people out of their cars and into their communities. It's a way of living in harmony with neighbors and the environment.
Proponents of Smart Growth and New Urbanism aim to free people from dependence on driving to accomplish everyday tasks such as eating, shopping and entertainment by designing and building self-sufficient, self-contained, mixed-use communities that are the antithesis of sprawl.
At Alys Beach, we have embraced these principles and have designed our town around them. Alys Beach is a self-contained, self-sufficient beach community where all everyday needs can be fulfilled within walking distance of home. When you're at Alys Beach you'll find your favorite shop, restaurant, and coffee house all nearby.
After all, a vacation is supposed to be an escape from the daily grind.
Smart Growth and New Urbanism
Smart Growth and New Urbanism are movements aimed at creating livable, walkable communities. The Traditional Neighborhood Developments advocated by proponents of Smart Growth and New Urbanism are neighborhoods that mix retail, education, food service and office space in and among residences. Buildings are close together and wide sidewalks permeate the landscape to enable residents to walk everywhere.
Community-Centered Development
A byproduct of a pedestrian-friendly lifestyle is the sense of community that results from neighbors walking within their neighborhood and getting to know each other as they enjoy the Alys Beach amenities.
Sustainable communities such as Alys Beach hold appeal now and for the future because they work—regardless of the cost of fuel or status of surrounding industry. Self-sufficient, efficient communities featuring sustainable design will hold their value in a way that suburbs and isolated homes simply cannot.
Come and see what life can be like in a traditional neighborhood development.
There's a school of thought in which the slow lane is a metaphor for a better way of living. It's a way of living designed to get people out of their cars and into their communities. It's a way of living in harmony with neighbors and the environment.
Proponents of Smart Growth and New Urbanism aim to free people from dependence on driving to accomplish everyday tasks such as eating, shopping and entertainment by designing and building self-sufficient, self-contained, mixed-use communities that are the antithesis of sprawl.
At Alys Beach, we have embraced these principles and have designed our town around them. Alys Beach is a self-contained, self-sufficient beach community where all everyday needs can be fulfilled within walking distance of home. When you're at Alys Beach you'll find your favorite shop, restaurant, and coffee house all nearby.
After all, a vacation is supposed to be an escape from the daily grind.
Smart Growth and New Urbanism
Smart Growth and New Urbanism are movements aimed at creating livable, walkable communities. The Traditional Neighborhood Developments advocated by proponents of Smart Growth and New Urbanism are neighborhoods that mix retail, education, food service and office space in and among residences. Buildings are close together and wide sidewalks permeate the landscape to enable residents to walk everywhere.
Community-Centered Development
A byproduct of a pedestrian-friendly lifestyle is the sense of community that results from neighbors walking within their neighborhood and getting to know each other as they enjoy the Alys Beach amenities.
Sustainable communities such as Alys Beach hold appeal now and for the future because they work—regardless of the cost of fuel or status of surrounding industry. Self-sufficient, efficient communities featuring sustainable design will hold their value in a way that suburbs and isolated homes simply cannot.
Come and see what life can be like in a traditional neighborhood development.