Running to the store for a few groceries or other necessities is often part of the daily household routine, so new housing developments often include at least some retail space. Small shops for those necessary items are popular, but a restaurant or two could be a nice addition. Adding commercial development near a large housing tract is often a good solution for the residents, but it can also help communities by employing builders and retail operators to run the shops.
Convenience is important in modern living because people have little time to spend dealing with the necessities of life other than work and family. While it might seem to be a lack of efficiency to run out of needed items, it is often simply a circumstance of having too much to be done to keep track of everything. Those living in a planned community still have needs, and being able to run to a local shop just a few steps away is often a convenience they are willing to afford.
Some shops added to a new neighbourhood could be an excellent service to offer residents. Dry cleaning is often a popular addition for those commuting to work in an office, and even a laundry where residents can be their clothes washed, dried, and ready to wear can be helpful. Small shops offering amenities for commuters are also popular with residents. Knowing they can get their hot or cold beverage on the way to the train is often considered a prize beyond comparison.
Modern living is conducted in the fast lane for many people today, and a new neighbourhood offering as many conveniences as possible is worth buying into. For those seeking an easier life at home from their hectic work schedule, just knowing they can run to the store in a few minutes makes a new community one they are seeking.
