The Traditional Neighborhood Development concept is offered as an alternative to conventional development under the Planned Development (PD) district provisions, as well as under the Mixed Use Center Overlay. The purpose of the Traditional Neighborhood development and design standards established in this section is to allow and encourage the development of mixed use, small-lot, pedestrian-oriented communities. Traditional neighborhood development promotes the diversification and integration of land uses within close proximity to each other. As a result, such development provides opportunities to achieve the following objectives:
(A) To preserve and promote Cary's identity and sense of community through enhancement and reinforcement of the Town's unique character and small-town atmosphere.
(B) To allow greater design flexibility and cost-efficiency in the siting, provision, and maintenance of services and infrastructure, including the opportunity to reduce the length of roads and utility runs.
(C) To reduce the potential for adverse impacts of new development on surrounding properties, the natural environment, the general public, and the business economy through the minimization of suburban sprawl.
(D) To reduce traffic congestion and vehicle miles of travel by minimizing the need for automobile trips, freeing up arterial capacity, and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle mobility.
(E) To preserve and improve property values and protect private and public investment through the preservation of open space, the protection of existing tree canopy, and planting of new vegetation as deemed appropriate.