High Quality of Life ►
A foundational principle of the NewVistas model is high quality of life. This is the essential reason for creating a NewVistas community. The community's architecture, infrastructure, and bylaws promote and preserve healthy living, human-scaled environment, variety, and comfortable homes with scenic views and easy access to nature.
Issues and Questions

Health & Quality of Life in Urban Areas (Urban-Nexis).

Paper indentifying several aspects of modern urban environments that may adversely affect quality of life. A different kind of urban environment is needed.

The Role of Beauty in Green Design

Article (McLennan 2010) explains the need for both architectural and natural beauty in green design.  These are key elements of the NewVistas urban plan.

The Psychology of Nature

Blog post (Lehrer 2010) summarizes recent research on the psychological benefits of exposure to natural elements in urban settings.  The NewVistas model contemplates an urban environment in which natural beauty is everywhere.

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