Friday evening found me back in Urbana, finishing off the roads I started last weekend.
Once a sleepy little bump in the road between Washington and Frederick, Urbana has been discovered by developers who recognize a prime location for those who work in the DC area but can't afford the real estate.
The Villages of Urbana is a way to cash in on that, using a few of the principles of New Urbanism in the design of the development. I will say that it is more attractive than some developments, but man do they pack 'em in here. I also suspect that some of the elements of of the movement, like decent access to mass transit, will be lacking.
As I said in the last ride report, they call this area Montgomery County North, and it's not a complement.
| Attractive facade. |
| Parking in the rear, but what room for kids to play? |
| I do dig that porch though. |
| I first thought these were HUGE town houses, but each stack is for two families. I'm trying, but I can't think of a less appealing set up. |
| And there are more on the way... |
| Neo-traditional. |
| Another house I like, especially the detached garage. Unfortunately, it will be hemmed in by lots more houses soon. |
| Single family and town houses close to each other. |
| Relocated Rt. 355, and more houses soon. |
| Local. |
| New library building. |
| Start of a bike lane... |
| 300 feet later, to avoid a traffic circle. |
| You can join the pedestrians on the sidewalk (what they want, I think). I look the lane. It will be harder to do once the traffic is at full levels. |
| After the circle. |
| More mixed use near the "village" center? Maybe appartments over shops? |
| Smebody in the old part of town has a nice garden. |
| The church (actually one of two) on Urbana Church Rd. |
| Today's Map. 20.22 Miles |
Roads Completed 6/29/2007.
| Road Name | ADC Map Grid | Subdivision | |||
| ADDISON | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| ADDISON WOODS | RD | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| ADDISON WOODS | ALY | 39-G-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| AMELUNG | ALY | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| AMELUNG | ST | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BEALLS FARM | RD | 39-D-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BRIEN | PL | 39-E-9 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BURGEE | PL | 39-D-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BUSH CREEK | DR | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BUSH CREEK | CIR | 39-D-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BYRON | CIR | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BYRON | CT | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| BYRON | PL | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CALDWELL | PL | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CHARTERHOUSE | ALY | 39-G-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CHARTERHOUSE | RD | 39-E-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CLENDENIN | WAY | 39-D-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CONNOR | ALY | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CONNOR | PL | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CORNWELL | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| CORNWELL | ST | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| DENISON | ST | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| DENISON | CT | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| ELGIN | LN | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| FINDLAY | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| GREENWELL | LN | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| GREENWELL | ALY | 39-G-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| GREYCOAT | ALY | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HAREWOOD | ALY | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HARRIS | ST | 39-D-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HARRIS | PL | 39-D-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HARTWICK | LN | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HARTWICK | ALY | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HARTWICK | WAY | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HENDRY | TER | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HINKS | LN | 39-E-9 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HOPE COMMONS | CT | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HOPE COMMONS | CIR | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HYDE | PL | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| HYDE | ALY | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| ISLINGTON | ST | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| JOHN SIMMONS | ST | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| JOHN SIMMONS | CT | 39-E-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| KENDALL | LN | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| KENDALL | DR | 39-E-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| KENYON | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| KINNERTON | PL | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| KINNERTON | ALY | 39-G-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| KNIGHTS WALK | LN | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| LEW WALLACE | RD | 39-C-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| LEW WALLACE | ST | 39-C-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| MAJOR SMITH | LN | 39-D-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| MANTZ | LN | 39-E-9 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| MCPHERSON | ST | 39-D-9 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| MIDDLE | ALY | 39-G-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| NEW URBANA | PIKE | 39-E-9 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| PROSPECT HILL | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| PROSPECT HILL | ST | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| PROSPECT HILL | PL | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| RINES TAVERN | LN | 39-D-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| ROYAL | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SEWARD | ST | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SEWARD | LN | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SEWARD | WAY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SHAFERS MILL | CT | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SHAFERS MILL | DR | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SHAWFIELD | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SHAWFIELD | LN | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SINGLETON | PL | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SINGLETON | TER | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SINGLETON | CT | 39-F-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SPICEBUSH | DR | 39-G-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SPICEBUSH | WAY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SPRIGG | ST | N | 39-C-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | |
| SPRIGG | ST | S | 39-C-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | |
| SPRING HOLLOW | LN | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SPRING HOLLOW | ALY | 39-F-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SUGARLOAF | PKWY | 39-E-9 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SWEET BRIAR | LN | 39-E-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| SWEET BRIAR | CT | 39-E-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| TAVISTOCK | ST | 39-C-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| TEMPLE | ALY | 39-F-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| TRAVENER | CIR | 39-D-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| TRITON | ST | 39-E-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| TRITON | LN | 39-E-7 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| URBANA CHURCH | RD | 39-D-9 | N/A | ||
| WHITMORE | LN | 39-E-6 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| WINTHROP | LN | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA | ||
| WINTHROP | CT | 39-G-8 | VILLAGES OF URBANA |