Neighborhood is defined as an area in which people share certain common facilities necessary to domestic life; while community is a network of social interaction and bonding, usually based on mutual interest.
It talked about in the chapter about the certain guidelines there was for the way one’s house had to look for this particular neighborhood such as what materials it is made of: brick, stone varieties, stucco, wood, vinyl siding. There are limits to roof colors as well as materials; and list of acceptable colors for the outside trim. For the exterior surroundings the landscaping should not become overgrown and it is to be well kept; as well as the houses being kept in good condition. The surfaces of the driveways and walks should be concrete, asphalt, bomanite, or brick payers. Pools must be totally in-ground. Fencing may only be used in the back yard and height should reach no more then six feet. No animals, livestock, or poultry shall be raised, bred, or kept on any lot except for dogs, cats, or other household pets.
I think that these guidelines for this neighborhood are good so that they will all look like a community that goes together. The look of all the houses using limited materials and colors so they tie in together. But I also feel that when a person can be creative and reflect them self in the look of their home is acceptable as well. I feel that when you see the neighborhoods with the cookie cutter houses that all look the same with the same façade and floor plan that they lack character. When the houses are built ten feet from each other to allow for more people in less space then it isn’t as pleasing either. When they are built so close it doesn’t allow for privacy.
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