When searching for a new place to call home, it is often not only the home that one takes into consideration, but also the community that you become a part of. Well-designed neighborhoods with outdoor amenities and green spaces can impact happiness and help to bring people together. Thoughtful community visioning integrates design elements and open spaces to connect residents with each other and their surrounding area. Amenities may include neighborhood parks, walking paths, plazas, playgrounds and seating areas to facilitate interactions among neighbors. A well-planned landscape design not only connects residents with nature and creates a visual sense of harmony, but also offers highly sought after amenities and supports community engagement. To learn more about how landscape design can foster community, EYA's approach to neighborhood planning and features you may not have previously considered to look for in your new community, read our Q&A below with EYA's longtime landscape architect Gabriela Cañamar Clark, a partner at LandDesign.

We are excited to announce that EYA's newest neighborhood, Tysons Ridge, will be opening soon for pre-construction sales. Located near the vibrancy of Tysons in NVA, this new community will include 104 modern townhomes just moments to shopping, dining and business centers, and offers easy access to major commuter routes and the Metro via the Orange and Silver Line stations. Featuring contemporary townhome design and sophisticated interior finishes, Tysons Ridge will be a place to enjoy modern living at its finest with suburban ease and convenience.