The Town of Ave Maria (near Naples) is believed to be the first modern town to be developed in conjunction with a University. When completed, the Town will contain some 11,000 residential dwellings in a wide variety of price ranges and neighborhoods. From rental apartments to condominiums, and from starter to estate homes, Ave Maria will offer something for nearly everyone.
Interesting to note that the town has essentially been developed as a "catholic" community, however, in news reports and interviews it seems that town officials are dodging that "bullet" stating that its a community built around a University and not a Catholic community at all. Of note, planning on setting up a business there? You'll be asked at town officials to consider not selling contraceptives! See below for an image from the town's website. The Catholic church is the focal point and center of the town. I guess this the result of planning 2.0 - the next wave in urban planning - see http://www.avemaria.com
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That makes for a pretty interesting picture from an arial view, but a town centered around a church? What happens if you aren't Catholic? I guess you wouldn't want to move there.
That's also an interesting church structure. When I first saw the picture, I thought it was some kind of industrial place.
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