A century ago, neighborhoods were places where homes, shops for daily necessities and gathering places were all within walking distance. After World War II, building codes changed to separate business and residential properties and neighborhoods were replaced by suburbia. Conventional suburban developments created the “sprawl” in which most people now live. New Urbanism is a movement of architects, planners and developers, using principles of planning and architecture to create new neighborhoods.

The town vision of Orchid Bay applies the principles New Urbanism in a unique way. At Orchid Bay you’ll be part of a community that reflects and celebrates the beauty of its environment. Orchid Bay has cobblestone roadways and small streetscapes – we haven’t paved paradise. Gentle lighting offers security, without eclipsing the beauty of the night sky. Many resorts and developments in the US and Caribbean look and feel identical, Orchid Bay offers an inviting alternative.