what does cluster residential mean
(December 2013). A Residential Cluster Development, or open space development, is the grouping of residential properties on a development site in order to use the extra land as open space, recreation or agriculture.he purpose of cluster development is to: 1  promote integrated site design that is considerate to the natural features and topography. 2  protect environmentally sensitive areas of the development site, as well as permanently preserve important natural features, prime agricultural land, and open space.