More than 300 teardowns later:: patterns in architecture and location among teardowns in Naperville, Illinois, 2008-2017

• Brian J. Miller ^[1]
  1. [1] Wheaton College

     Wheaton College

     Town of Norton, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of urban design, ISSN 1357-4809, ISSN-e 1469-9664, Nº. 27, 3, 2022, págs. 310-327
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Analyzing before and after images of 349 teardowns between 2008 and 2017 in the wealthy and sprawling suburb of Naperville, Illinois, shows patterns in aesthetic choices and their fit in older neighbourhoods. First, the teardowns are significantly larger and have different features including larger garages and more windows. Second, over 60% of the teardowns feature Victorian styling. Third, the teardowns are often next to other teardowns in desirable neighbourhoods near the suburb’s vibrant downtown. These visual findings show how teardowns that add to the housing stock often imitate common architectural styles yet exhibit disparate features compared to older neighbouring homes.