But, as automobiles became more affordable and mass transit more popular, communities across the U.S. experienced urban sprawl: Americans moved out to the suburbs, municipal zoning separated industrial areas from residential areas and construction of low density, single family housing became the preferred option for many Americans.

Not long after, though, urban planners and government groups began rethinking this “anti-urban” development, and realized the benefits of neighborhoods that are walkable and offer a variety of housing and job types. New urbanism is therefore an old idea with modern elements. Today’s new urban communities include a mix of single family and multi-family housing types, offices and businesses, parks and playgrounds, schools, shops and restaurants. Buildings are connected by pedestrian and vehicle paths, streets are lined with trees and the neighborhood has a discernible, busy center that is a community gathering place.

Does this sound like the type of place you’d like to call home? Trussville Springs is a community of Trussville new homes that will offer the elements of New Urbanism that you’ve been missing. The community is built in the center of Trussville on Main Street along the Cahaba River. This exciting neighborhood will boast a pool, shops, 20-acre park, pond with fountain and an amphitheater, as well as townhomes, cottage homes and courtyard homes.

There will be something for everyone: young professionals, families, retirees. And we are very excited to be building there.

To get more information about Trussville Springs and the homes we will be building there, call us at (205) 982-2896 or visit www.harrisanddoyle.com.

In June, we will begin construction on 17 basement homes on wooded home sites in Wisteria. Homes will be priced from the mid $200’s and filled with the character found in Old World home designs. Our vision for Wisteria is to create a delightful, spirited and charming  neighborhood complete with the style and features that have become a hallmark of Harris & Doyle new home communities.. Homes at Wisteria are unique to their owners and built with the highest quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, and we are proud to be the exclusive builder in this one of a kind neighborhood.

With only 29 total home sites available, Wisteria will be a quaint and peaceful community with easy access to Interstate 65, Hwy 31 and Hwy 119 in Alabaster. The American Village, shopping malls, a Publix grocery store, churches, schools, The South City Theater, the University of Montevallo, antiques shops, art galleries and wonderful restaurants and cafes are all nearby. For additional recreation opportunities, residents are close to municipal parks including Buck Creek Park and Veterans Park, as well as Oak Mountain State Park, which has more than 10,000 acres of natural Alabama beauty and opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, swimming and camping.

Keep checking back for updates on our progress at Wisteria. If you’d like a tour of the home sites in the community, then please call us at (205) 982-2896.

If you’re looking to buy a new home a bit sooner, then check out any of our Birmingham new homes on our website.

Buyers interested in Trussville new homes can now tour the fully decorated Winchester model home in Longmeadow virtually. Picture yourself exploring this beautiful, superbly crafted Club View Harris & Doyle home with the help of high quality video which guides you throughout this open floor plan. Fall in love with the elegant arched entryways and countless upgraded interior features that helped us attract two offers in the first week that this home was listed for sale.

The tour begins in the two-story family room, which features a warm, cozy fireplace and lots of windows letting in natural light. The family room opens up to the dining room which flows into the kitchen. The gourmet kitchen has an abundance of upgraded cabinetry for all of your family’s storage needs, contemporary tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including an over-the-range microwave, a large island and spacious pantry. The master retreat has premium, plush carpeting and a luxurious master bathroom.

This specific model has sold, but shoppers of Trussville, AL new homes can choose the floor plan that meets their needs at Longmeadow. Our Tudor-style Club View homes are priced from $266,900 and our Mountain View homes are priced from the $180’s. The community is conveniently located near the Chalkville Mtn Road exit off I-59 and is directly across the street from the new Hewitt Trussville High School, Trussville Community Center and athletic fields. Residents enjoy the first-class lifestyle amenities like the clubhouse, swimming pool, nature trails and future lake.

Call us today at 205-283-8039 or 205-281-8384 to meet with one of our sales agents and to schedule a tour of Longmeadow.

For more information about our Birmingham new homes and communities, visit our website.

Trussville Springs is a gorgeous community in the center of Trussville, literally located on Main Street. The neighborhood is about 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham and about 15 minutes from the airport. Also, Trussville Springs is close to most of Birmingham’s major interstates including I-59, I-459 and I-20, making it the perfect location for commuters.

But even more notable than its convenient location is the fact that Trussville Springs is simply beautiful in a very natural sort of way. This new urbanist community is made up of classic Arts and Crafts homes, an architecture that honors the heritage of the area.  These homes are surrounded by a 20-acre park bordering the lush riverbank of the Cahaba River with its copious well-established trees and wildlife.

Plus, Trussville Springs will feature a brand new sparkling swimming pool so you don’t have to dread our hot, central Alabama summers.

We will be building cottage and courtyard homes in the low $200,000s and townhomes from the $170,000s so there will be something for every buyer; and we are in the process of developing new home designs and floor plans for the community now that are certain to exceed your expectations – not only in beauty, but in design and amenities.

Keep checking back for updates on our progress at Trussville Springs. If you’d like a tour of the home sites in the community, then please contact us at (205) 982-2896.

If you’re looking to buy a new home a little bit sooner, then check out our Trussville, AL new homes at Longmeadow, where Mountain View homes range from the $180,000s to $250,000s and Club View homes range from the $280,000s to $400,000s, or visit www.harrisanddoyle.com to see all of our Birmingham new homes.

Come see the best Birmingham new homes that we have to offer during the nationally recognized, award-winning Birmingham Parade of Homes on April 21 and 22 and April 28 and 29!

To showcase our beautiful new homes to Birmingham area new home shoppers and to those who just love looking at new homes to get home improvement and design ideas or inspiration, we have entered homes in all of our communities in this year’s Parade of Homes.

East of Birmingham, Parade visitors will get to see Moody, AL new homes at Alden Glen, a community of single family homes priced from the low-$100,000s. Alden Glen has livable, three bedroom, two bathroom homes and family-friendly amenities including a pool, clubhouse, sidewalks and a playground. At Longmeadow, visitors will tour Tudor-style Trussville new homes priced from the $180,000s and see this community’s fantastic amenities including clubhouse, swimming pool, nature trails and a future lake.

We will have a model home on display at The Cotswolds, a community of new homes priced from the $190,000s to $240,000s. Located in the heart of Birmingham, this community offers easy access to great shopping and dining. With innovative, remarkable new floor plans and a superior level of attention to detail, The Cotswolds is certain to impress.

And at The Preserve in Alabaster, enjoy small town Southern charm combined with breathtaking natural space and first-class amenities. See spacious, open and upscale floor plans with great rooms, two-car garages, covered front porches, formal foyers and more.

The Birmingham Parade of Homes is the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders’ (GBAHB) 56th annual Parade of Homes. The 2012 Parade will feature more than 100 homes on tour across the Greater Birmingham area to St. Clair County.

The Parade of Homes is designed to appeal to all buyers: the first-time buyer, someone looking for luxury in a move-up, someone scaling down, or looking for a remodeling contractor. The homes on parade exhibit the professionalism, authenticity and unsurpassed standards of the GBAHB Builders, and at Harris & Doyle Homes, we’re excited to be a part of the event.

For more information about  our communities, visit www.harrisanddoyle.com.