A Walkable, Family-Oriented Community for Loxley

A Walkable, Family-Oriented Community for Loxley
Creating a timeless neighborhood that prioritizes people over cars, with diverse housing choices and connected green spaces at Cabinet Shop Road & County Road 64.
Project Vision
This Planned Unit Development seeks approval for approximately 250 residential units on 100 acres at the northeast corner of Cabinet Shop Road and County Road 64. The community features diverse housing types—single-family homes, patio homes, cottages, and townhomes—thoughtfully arranged around shared green spaces and connected by comprehensive sidewalks.
The design prioritizes walkability and daily neighbor interaction, with safe pedestrian connections to Loxley Elementary School just a 5-minute walk away. This development demonstrates how well-planned neighborhoods can strengthen quality of life and long-term community value.
Strategic Location Advantages
Walk to School
Just a 5-minute walk from Loxley Elementary School, enabling families to safely walk children to school and reducing vehicle traffic.
Growing Community
Loxley's population more than doubled between 2010 and 2020. As an official city since 2022, demand for well-designed residential communities continues to increase.
Convenient Access
Benefits from convenient Interstate 10 access while maintaining a residential scale appropriate for family living.
Infrastructure Ready
Access to public water and sewer infrastructure that will be extended to serve the entire community.
Housing Variety
The neighborhood is planned with a thoughtful mix of lot types to accommodate a full range of homes — from single-family residences and cottages to patio homes and townhomes. This variety allows for architectural character, housing choice, and a balanced mix of residents, all within a cohesive and walkable setting.
Single-Family Homes with Front Garage
Larger lots are reserved for traditional single-family homes that anchor the community. These homes allow for spacious layouts, private yards, and architectural distinction — ideal for families or those seeking room to grow while remaining part of a connected neighborhood.
Cottages with Front Garage
Cottage lots accommodate compact homes with classic proportions and generous porches, creating a distinct village feel. These homes often feature one-and-a-half or two stories, allowing flexibility in size and use while maintaining a cozy, character-rich scale along the streetscape.
Patio Homes with Front Garage
Smaller, single-level lots are designed for low-maintenance living, appealing to downsizers or professionals who want the convenience of detached living without extensive upkeep. Patio home lots typically allow shared green spaces or landscaped courtyards, reinforcing the walkable, park-like character of the neighborhood.
Townhomes with Front Garage
Townhome sites bring a more compact, vertical form of living to the neighborhood. With private entries, small front gardens, and attached garages, they provide an efficient and elegant housing option that supports density and architectural continuity without sacrificing livability.
Single-Family Homes without Front Garage
An alternative design for single-family homes, utilizing rear-loaded or side garages to enhance the street-facing aesthetics and promote a more pedestrian-friendly environment by minimizing garage dominance.
Cottages without Front Garage
Cottage designs that prioritize street presence and architectural detail by shifting garage access to the rear or side. This creates a charming facade and reinforces the cozy, character-rich scale along the streetscape.
Patio Homes without Front Garage
Low-maintenance patio homes designed with discreet garage placement (rear or side-loaded) to maintain an attractive street view. This option offers the convenience of detached living while enhancing the neighborhood's walkable, park-like character.
Townhomes without Front Garage
Townhome configurations that integrate garages at the rear or side, allowing the front elevation to feature more living space, private entries, and small gardens. This supports density and architectural continuity without sacrificing livability or curb appeal.
Together, these housing types establish a complete neighborhood framework — one that supports different household sizes, ages, and lifestyles while preserving a unified architectural character and a strong sense of place.
Design Principles for Connected Living
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Walkable Street Network
Interconnected streets and comprehensive sidewalks create a walkable environment supporting safe pedestrian and vehicle circulation.
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Homes Oriented to Streets
Building orientation toward public spaces creates natural surveillance for safety and promotes social interaction among neighbors, with vehicle access designed to be unobtrusive from the street front.
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Shared Green Spaces
Parks and greens serve as community gathering places overlooked by surrounding homes, creating safe supervised areas where children can play.
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Pedestrian-Friendly Design
Streets with sidewalks, street trees, and appropriate features prioritize pedestrian safety and comfort, creating an attractive walking environment, free from prominent vehicle access points.
Requested Zoning Flexibility
This PUD seeks flexibility from standard requirements to enable higher-quality, more walkable neighborhood design. The overall density of 2.5 units per acre remains modest and appropriate for the location.
Lot Size Flexibility
Mix of lot sizes from 2,400 to 15,000+ square feet allows diverse housing types thoughtfully arranged around shared green spaces, serving various households and income levels.
Setback Flexibility
Varied setbacks create walkable streetscapes with homes oriented toward streets and shared spaces, adding visual interest and pedestrian-friendly character.
Mixed Housing Types
Approval for townhomes, patio homes, cottages, and single-family homes creates vibrant communities where residents can find appropriate housing as needs change.
Shared Green Space Design
Interconnected shared greens and parks replace isolated private yards, providing community gathering places that foster neighbor interaction and ensure every resident has access to well-maintained open space.
Street & Parking Design
Flexibility for rear-loaded garages or limited alley use where appropriate creates pedestrian-friendly streetscapes with no visible vehicle access from the front of homes, while meeting all engineering and safety standards.
Public Benefits to Loxley
Housing Diversity & Workforce Support
The mix ensures teachers, public safety personnel, healthcare workers, and service employees can afford to live in the community where they work, strengthening workforce stability.
Walkability & Reduced School Traffic
Proximity to Loxley Elementary combined with comprehensive sidewalks reduces vehicle trips during school hours and enhances pedestrian safety through continuous connections.

Community Amenities
The development envisions community amenities that support active family lifestyles and create a true sense of community.  Amenities considered:
Walking trails along the preserve corridor
Central green spaces and pocket parks
Community pool and clubhouse for gatherings and events
Recreational courts for pickleball or tennis
Outdoor play areas for children
Pup park
Sidewalk system
—all maintained by HOA at no cost to the City.
Natural Feature Preservation
The existing natural greenway will serve as a defining feature—a linear park and walking trail system that preserves ecological function, enhances drainage, and provides recreational connections throughout the community.
Preserve Natural Greenways
Natural greenway features preserved with appropriate buffers as a central community amenity, focusing on native vegetation and walking paths.
Stormwater Management
Low-impact design integrated with natural site features protects water quality, avoiding prominent water bodies.
Native Landscaping
Native plantings maintain natural character and support local ecology within the greenway corridors.
Significant Economic Impact
250
New Homes
Residential units generating substantial property tax revenue for Loxley.
100
Acres Developed
Efficient land use at 2.5 units per acre maintaining appropriate residential scale.
5min
Walk to School
Distance to Loxley Elementary, reducing traffic and supporting active lifestyles.
The development generates construction jobs and economic activity during development, brings new residents supporting local businesses and services, increases enrollment supporting Loxley Elementary School, and provides attainable housing supporting workforce development and economic growth.
A Step Toward Intentional Growth
This Planned Unit Development represents an opportunity to create a high-quality, walkable neighborhood serving Loxley's growing population while providing substantial public benefits. The requested zoning flexibility enables outcomes that directly serve the public interest by creating a neighborhood that strengthens Loxley's character, serves diverse housing needs, promotes walkability and healthy lifestyles, preserves natural features, and generates economic benefits—all at a higher standard than conventional subdivision development.
"This project represents the kind of thoughtful, connected development that supports Loxley's growth without compromising its character. By blending housing variety, walkability, natural feature preservation, and quality design, it serves as a step toward more intentional and community-centered development patterns that benefit residents and the City alike."
We respectfully request approval of this Planned Unit Development and look forward to working with the City of Loxley to bring this vision to reality.