· Conserving land and preserving Summerfield’s unique identity, by protecting certain vistas, providing proper stewardship of the natural environment, and reinforcing the Town’s historic character;

· Respecting our neighbors on all sides of these parcels, giving careful consideration to privacy, connections, hedgerows, visual impacts, fencing and other edge conditions;

· Creating healthy places people love, by growing appealing neighborhoods that deliver a high quality of life for both new residents and longtime Summerfield citizens;

· Fostering a culture of physical activity, by designing publicly accessible streets, trails and green open spaces to encourage walking, biking, and regular exercise in fresh air and sunshine for people of all ages; and

· Being welcoming to all, by incorporating a variety of housing types, sizes and prices in open neighborhoods that support families, local commerce and civic life.