The new guidebook, Building Better Townhouse Communities, focuses on how careful attention to site planning, design, and architecture are needed to ensure successful townhouse projects. The design standards included in the guidebook can be used for all types of townhouse developments. The guidebook looks at the evolution of the townhouse, townhouse trends in Montgomery County, and the impacts of townhouse communities. It explores various townhouse design elements that can be used to create well-designed townhouse communities that are inviting, walkable places with street trees and parks and that enhance the community’s value over the long run.