Effort is being put into creating more variety in the exterior design of homes. Arlo showed a number of examples how this accomplished in different developments. Some are very much oriented to production, playing it safe. Others are willing to try new ideas. Developers and designers are always looking for what might bite them.
Developers tend to be conservative.
Leaves much less time to think about the exterior and the project design, making innovations and changes in the product. If cities and counties want better neighborhood design, they will have to push for it. The developer is usually concerned only with the parcel he owns. Creating connections, public spaces, focal points and having all the pieces fit together is up to the local municipality. Cities and counties have to demand more variety, better design.