Yes it is a planned community and that is perhaps one of it's key selling points. That avoids the parking, traffic and other issues that exist in many other older areas in Louisville. It's also the reason we were willing to move in Norton Commons 10 years ago with only a handful of homes in the middle of a vast field. Years before we were looking to move, we had stayed at Celebration in Florida and said if we ever found a place like it we would move there. When we walked into the sales trailer which stood in front of a basically empty field and saw the same town architect's name we were ready to sign up and take the leap of faith. These are the same guys that also did Seaside and many other similar developments all over the world and we knew what the vision could become. I will be the first to admit that it is not everyones cup of tea and thats fine, but no reason to be disrespectful. Growing from 10 homes ten years ago to over 1000 units today with businesses opening regularily now with the increased population, it is a vision shared by many. By the way it is still only just over 1/3 complete.CarlaG in your words: "I called it Twilight Zoneish because it is artificially organized"
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But saying it gives anyone the CREEPS. Really. Are there areas and places in Louisville that truly give me the creeps. You bet there are, but I would never put them down. I am sure the people who live there take great pride in their community as I do mine. Robin as a writer for a publication and public person you are held to a higher standard and it doesn't matter who said it, you wrote it. Obviously you don't feel that responsibility. That's fine. That's your choice and respect you for it!
There we were, Mary and I, sitting and chatting as we waited for our apps in the comfortably cozy confines of Tea Station Chinese Bistro. We sipped Tsing Tao beers and gazed out at the main drag of Norton Commons, the new subdivision with the old-time look, trying to figure out why this village somehow feels both appealing and a little creepy all at the same time.
Norton Commons was Louisville's first large venture into the "New Urbanism" (or at least the first since St. James Court was developed in 1887). Hey, New Urbanism is cool! Something new, made to look old, compact and walkable, retro in style, quaint but, um, "safe."
So what's not to like?
"It's a little too much like Epcot," Mary mused. Yeah, I can see that. T
Before this thread is dropped please allow me to make a couple points very clear ...
Most importantly, at least to me, is to point out to Marie and Jerry Z. that the"creepy" and Twilight Zoneish" comments came from ME. Not Robin. Robin was very diplomatic and likened NC to Epcot.
Again - I said it and I wrote it and I take full responsibility for doing so. I simply don't like the place. So what? This is not a real estate site trying to sell homes.
Never taking credit for that quote you say he made."It's a little too much like Epcot," Mary mused
It did not originate as a melting pot of all socioeconomic backgrounds based on its original price points for homes. As I stated before, since the real estate bubble bust that may have changed due to the nessesity of selling already built properties and more reasonably priced housing has been made available. Good. Now it stands a chance of really becoming a diverse neighborhood but, as I stated earlier, it did not originate that way.
Let's start with the basic concept behind Norton Commons. The whole idea behind Norton Commons is to be a melting pot of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. There is an entire building of condos in Norton Commons that lease in the $600 range based on financial assets. There are lots of apartments now too and yes some are luxury apartments. There are also other condos and apartments at price points all over the place.
Another benefit of the mixed pricing is you see entire generations of families living in Norton Commons. It's not unusual to see the adult kids move in followed by their parents. There are even cases of cousins, aunts and uncles too! Some even start family businesses.
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