# Holistic Suburban Developments The Yarrabend Suburb Prioritizes Walking and Cycling Over By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburban-development References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/yarrabend-melbourne-australia/44563/) & [yarrabend.au](https://yarrabend.com.au/) Yarrabend is a futuristic suburban development, located in the Australian city of Melbourne, that is designed to completely transform the idea of modern suburban living by embracing a whole host of [eco-friendly features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design) and making for a more sustainable and enjoyable living environment for all. Planned by the Glenvill property company, the Yarrabend suburban development will offer excellent access to both public transportation routes and road links. It will feature a high amount of [park lands and green spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet) designed to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors, while the design of the development will prioritize walking and cycling space. Yarrabend is truly a forward-looking venture that points toward what [modern suburban developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-city) might look like in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Suburban Developments:** Yarrabend is a great example of how eco-friendly features can be added to suburban developments to create sustainable living environments. - **Prioritization of Walking and Cycling Space in Suburban Areas:** Yarrabend showcases how prioritizing walking and cycling space in suburban areas can encourage people to enjoy the outdoors and lead more active lifestyles. - **Integration of Public Transportation with Suburban Developments:** The Glenvill property company's plans for Yarrabend demonstrate how integrating public transportation with suburban developments can encourage environmentally friendly commuting options. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate Development:** Companies in the real estate development industry can embrace eco-friendly features and prioritize walking and cycling space to create sustainable, healthier living environments. - **Green Infrastructure:** The development of Yarrabend highlights a need for companies in the green infrastructure industry to design and implement sustainable infrastructure in suburban areas. - **Public Transportation:** Public transportation companies can partner with real estate developers to create more sustainable communities by integrating public transportation routes with suburban developments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md) - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Happiness-Increasing Urban Space Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-space-concept.md)