Paved portion of alleys is very narrow. Lot of green space borders the alleys. The view from the public street is of the units and not the garages. Densities are in the 7.5 units per acre range. All lots are served by alleys.
Porches can encroach into the front setback.
Village Homes wanted 28 foot streets. Neighborhood creates a feeling of enclosure by keeping the distance between the front faces of the buildings no more than 6 times the height of the buildings. Design uses zero lot line concept, with house placed so one side is on lot line, and the side yard on the opposite side is twice the typical width. Required that access easements be granted so people can maintain the side of the house that is on the lot line. They are a little tight.