A master-planned community (MPC) is a large-scale residential neighborhood that has been specifically planned and designed to provide a myriad of amenities for its residents. They are typically built by a single developer and include plenty of recreational amenities for residents. MPCs are different from standard subdivisions or neighborhoods in that they are designed to be self-contained towns, with commercial properties and extensive recreational, educational, and other amenities. Some of the key characteristics of a master-planned community include:

• Amenities: MPCs have robust, curated amenities that aim to give residents the experience of living in a self-contained town. Amenities can include parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, tennis courts, golf courses, stores, restaurants, and even schools.

• Location: MPCs are often located on the edges of urban centers, within commuting distance of a big city but far enough out to feel like a world away. They are sometimes known as green towns, garden cities, new towns, or neo-traditional communities.

• Planning: MPCs are carefully planned from their inception and are typically constructed on previously undeveloped land. They are designed to create a cycle of value creation, with developers considering a wide variety of details, including amenities, resident activities, landscaping, and even the placement of homes, to contribute to the community lifestyle.

• Size: MPCs are often self-contained small cities, with commercial properties and extensive recreational, educational, and other amenities. They can be 10,000 acres or greater in size.

Living in an MPC can offer the best of both worlds: the flexibility to create a life that suits your individual preferences, as well as all of the benefits of being a part of a community. MPCs are designed to provide residents with a high quality of life, with everything they need nearby and limited driving required to get around.