The purpose of this district is to allow the optional development of land consistent with the design principles of "traditional" neighborhoods. These principles provide an opportunity for diversification and integration of land uses including residential, retail, office, recreation, etc., within close proximity to one another, thereby providing for many of the daily needs of the inhabitants of the neighborhood.
The district is designed to be self-contained, tightly gridded, and pedestrian-oriented to encourage socializing, walking, and other aspects of a vibrant outdoor urban experience. The traditional neighborhood district (TND) is an optional zoning district/category.