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Golf and retirement communities.
Traditions Management
Real estate sales & marketing firm specializing in Lifestyle Marketing
TraditionsManagement.com
Golf Course Living
on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC Golf and Marsh Lots Available.
www.danielisland.com
Community Development
Scalable, No "One-Package Fits All" Grow Your Solution at Your Pace
www.CRW.com/LearnMoreNOW
Robson Communities
Free DVD on Robson's 6 Active Adult Retirement Communities in AZ and TX
www.Robson.com
Associa
The nation's leader in community association management.
www.AssociaOnline.com
Real Estate Lead Gen
Lead Generation Software Platform Designed for Builders & Developers.
www.BrightDoor.com
Planned communities
Free real estate listings search. View properties in your area.
www.House-Real-Estate.com
Economic Dev Websites
Leading websites for economic development orgs. Learn why!
www.GISplanning.com
Homes
David Weekley Homes Who says you can't afford one?
www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com
Free Community Website
Online tools for your neighborhood group to organize and flourish.
www.villagetoolbox.com
Not Sure Where to Retire?
Best retirement towns reviewed. Costs, recreation, climate & more.
www.bestretirementspots.com
Search and Compare
Waterfront, Mountain, Golf Property View Videos of Popular Locations
www.Ideal-Communities.com
A-Z Planned Communities Development Provider Directory
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A
Mark Oliver Homes
Builder and developer of residential and commercial properties, including low-cost housing. Specializes in housing association contracting, project management, finance and refurbishment.
www.affordablehousing.co.uk
B
Barrio de Tubac
A master planned community located in Southern Arizona.
www.barriodetubac.com
Blue Crab Key
A townhouse condominium development with 111 two-story units located on Little Pine Island in Southwest Florida on the Lee Island Coast.
www.bluecrabkey.com
Briargate
Master planned community-Colorado Springs, Colorado.
www.briargate.com
C
Chenal Properties
Developed by Deltic Timber is a 4300 acre real estate development in West Little Rock,Arkansas.
www.chenal.com
D
Dakota Dunes
Located in South Dakota- between the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers, master-planned business and residential community.
www.dakotadunes.com
Dove Mountain
A master-planned, golf-resort community of approximately 5,600 acres located in a high desert setting of downtown Tucson, Arizona.
www.dovemountain.com
F
Florida Real Estate Internet Guide
New home communities & established neighborhood searches-select areas of the State of Florida.
www.floridaguide.com
G
Governor's Land at Two Rivers
Master planned community located in Williamsburg,Virginia.
www.govland.com
H
HHHunt
Develops master planned communities-located in Virginia & North Carolina.
www.hhhunt.com
Highland Creek
Community in Charlotte, North Carolina.
www.highland-creek.com
I
The Irvine Company
Real estate development company-headquartered in Newport Beach,California.
www.irvineco.com
M
Mountain Spirit - Kimberley Mountain Spa Resort Home in BC
Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa - a ski & spa resort home that simply exudes authentic Rocky Mountain luxury in Kimberley Alpine.
www.mountainspiritresortandspa.com
O
Oakwood Homes
Search master planned communities developed by Oakwood Homes in Denver,Colorado.
www.oakwoodhomesdenver.com
Ocotillo Community Association
A Master planned Community located in South Chandler, approximately 25 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix,Arizona.
www.oca-az.com
O'Neill Enterprises, Inc.
A Boise, Idaho based developer and builder of planned residential communities.
www.oeiprop.com
P
Pierce Custom Homes
New custom home builder-Dallas,Fort Worth, & North East Tarrant County,Texas.
www.piercehomes.com
Patrick Malloy Communities
Develops master planned communities-based in Carrollton, Georgia.
www.pmcommunities.com
R
Ream Builders
Search master planned communities developed by Ream Builders.
www.reambuilders.com
Private Communities Registry
Search private, gated or amenitized retirement communities by select states.
www.registryone.com
S
Snowcreek Resort
A 355-acre master-planned resort community located in Mammoth Lakes, California.
www.snowcreekresort.com
Stonypath Developments
Developer, designer and builder of new residential communities homes in Northern Ireland.
www.stonypath.com
Summerlin
A master planned community located in Las Vegas.
www.summerlin.com
T
Terrabrook
A national residential and commercial land company that creates mixed-use communities.
www.terrabrook.com
V
Fairfield
Master planned community located in Houston,Texas.
www.visitfairfield.com
W
Wade Development Company, Inc.
A real estate development company, headquartered in Reno, Nevada, with projects in western Nevada and northern California.
www.wadedevelopment.com
Wedgewood
A master-planned golf community of custom-designed homes, townhomes and villas surrounded by parks, trails and outdoor recreational amenities.
www.wedgewood.com
  • ATLANTIC GULF COMMUNITIES CORPORATION
  • Avatar Holdings Inc.
  • Pulte Homes, Inc.
  • WCI Communities, Inc.
Traditions Management
Real estate sales & marketing firm specializing in Lifestyle Marketing
TraditionsManagement.com
Golf Course Living
on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC Golf and Marsh Lots Available.
www.danielisland.com
Community Development
Scalable, No "One-Package Fits All" Grow Your Solution at Your Pace
www.CRW.com/LearnMoreNOW

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Guide to Planned Communities Development

Create numerous business opportunities at master planned community developments


Planned community developers design neighborhoods, retirement communities and, sometimes, complete cities before any construction begins. The increase in urban sprawl in the last 30 years made city planners recognize a need to develop communities that are pre-planned in order to incorporate green space and eco-friendly features into developing areas. Developers of pre-planned towns, called master planned community developments, strive to optimize the number of business opportunities available in a variety of fields from construction to small business ownership.

Business opportunities abound as more and more master planned community developments spring up across the country. Once built, the new communities offer well-traveled shopping districts for small businesses located in the development. Retirement communities, in particular, create opportunities for health care businesses such as pharmacies, doctors and physical therapists.

Planned community developers focus on diverse business projects:

1. During the construction phase and beyond, a planned communities development creates opportunities for architects, engineers, landscapers and other related businesses;

2. In a retirement community development, planners focus on the health, fitness and lifestyle needs of older adults, which means new business opportunities for health care professionals;

3. A master planned community development places housing developments around shopping districts to ensure that small businesses have patrons.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Healthy touches bring planned communities and businesses together Many planned communities developments are being designed to promote easy access to businesses by adding health-conscious features. These areas place neighborhoods with wide sidewalks, bike paths and parks in close proximity to corner stores and shopping.

I recommend:  A planned communities development like Arizona's Sycamore Canyon hires several builders, such as Canoa Homes, to provide home style choices to residents. Upon completion, most developments require the services of community associations such as Associa to manage repairs, snow removal, pool maintenance and other projects.

Join a retirement community developer to market your services to older adults Retirement community developers create complete neighborhoods specially designed for older adults. Developers take into account the residents' desired lifestyles, social needs and potential health challenges as builders create a plan for each development. Retirement communities provide opportunities for exercise centers, pharmacies, physical therapists and other businesses that cater to older adults.

I recommend:  Touchmark, a development and construction company, creates planned community developments for older adults. Touchmark builds resort-style facilities, provides health and fitness clubs, and offers home care and home health services in each development. Pringle Development builds similar award-winning, retirement communities in Florida.

Find planners for your master planned community developments through professional associations Master planned community developments can be distinguished from unplanned neighborhoods by their large size and the variety of things to do. Find skilled engineers or architects to design the neighborhoods, homes, businesses and parks in your development through local chapters of industry-specific professional associations.

I recommend:  Discover quality planners such as Rettew Associates, or use the Architect Finder tool offered by the American Institute of Architects to find architects.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Before you begin work on a planned community development, learn about local zoning laws. Find out if any of your prospective development sites are in an economically challenged area. You may be able to receive a government subsidy when you bring business to such areas.
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Guide to Planned Communities Development
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Create numerous business opportunities at master planned community developments.
Planned community developers design neighborhoods, retirement communities and, sometimes, complete cities before any construction begins. The increase in urban sprawl in the last 30 years made city planners recognize a need to develop communities that are pre-planned in order to incorporate green space and eco-friendly features into developing areas. Developers of pre-planned towns, called master planned community developments, ... Read more
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