A subdivision technique in which detached dwelling units are grouped relatively close together, leaving open spaces as common areas.
An important economic indicator that offers an estimate of the number of dwelling units on which construction has begun during a stated period. The number of housing starts is closely related to interest rates and other basic economic factors.
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a type of building development and a regulatory process. It is a designed grouping of both varied and compatible land uses, such as housing, recreational, and commercial centers, all within one contained development.
A tract house is a type of dwelling that features similar design and floor plan characteristics as other houses within a residential development.
