The streets are relatively narrow and shaded by rows of trees. This slows down the traffic, creating an environment for the pedestrian and the bicycle. Buildings at the Neighborhood center are placed close to the street. This creates a strong sense of place. Parking lots and garage doors rarely enfront the streets.
Parking is relegated to the rear of the buildings, usually accessed by alleys.
Certain prominent sites are reserved for civic buildings. Buildings for meeting, education, religion, or culture are located at the termination of the street vistas or at the Neighborhood center. The Neighborhood is organized to be self-governing. A formal association debates and decides on matters of maintenance, security and physical change.