Pocket neighborhood cottages

The term pocket neighborhood sometimes referred to as “bungalow courts” or “cottage clusters,” was first coined by Ross Chapin of Ross Chapin Architects. Pocket neighborhoods tend to consist of about 12 homes that all face a common area that residents must walk through to access their front door. Creating small homes on small lots allows more compact development, which […]

Pocket neighborhoods are the next little thing in development and design. See the benefits of going small to see if it's the right choice for your family.

C - Sabre Cottage Pamlico County United States, North Carolina

They are becoming more and more popular.

Ross Chapin pocket neighborhood.....@Kacie Finkes this is what I was telling you about! Lets work on it. :)

This cluster of enchanting pocket neighborhood cottages is as functional and well designed as it is charming.

The small-home senior living and pocket neighborhood trends are alive and well at Rose Villa. The continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Portland,

Pocket neighborhoods are a growing trend across the United States and Canada. They create a friendly supportive community for people in many different stages of their life. Ross Chapin, an architect in Washington first coined the term pocket neighborhoods. Several of those are profiled here.

Oddly, the city has proposed not to encourage a popular concept: handfuls of cottages that surround a common yard