A master-planned community means you can have your dream home with very little reason to leave the neighborhood. These communities have been designed from the start to be their own self-contained utopia with everything you need conveniently close. Schools, parks, stores, restaurants, and recreational facilities have all been expertly planned to provide immediate access to specific neighborhoods. They are, in two words, highly convenient – and that’s what you’ll find at Stanford Crossing in Lathrop, CA. Read on for more perks of a master-planned community to learn why they’re so desirable.
Benefits of Master-Planned Communities
Carefully Planned Neighborhoods
A perfect blend of beauty and function, master-planned communities reflect a thoughtful design where green spaces, parks, schools, stores and more are carefully planned to directly benefit the people who live there. Everything in the area is placed with a purpose with an eye on proximity to the neighborhood. It all makes sense in a beautiful, welcoming, purposeful way.
Stanford Crossing Advantage: There are five premium parks spaced strategically throughout the beautifully landscaped neighborhoods as well as nearby shopping centers. Stanford Crossing also has access to the best schools in the area, including Lathrop High School, which is within walking distance.
All About the Amenities
There are perks aplenty in master-planned communities. You’ll likely have your favorite grocery store, shoe store, clothing boutique, gym and hair/nail salon close at hand – perhaps even within walking distance. Some also include perks like community pools, concert halls, libraries, exclusive spas, universities, trailheads and, in some cases, amusement parks or sports arenas. The level and amount depend on the city, but generally, master-planned communities will have the best perks in the area.
Stanford Crossing Advantage: Stanford Crossing was built with immediate access to the Interstate 5 and 205 freeways plus Highway 120 and Highway 99. It’s conveniently close to the Stockton Metropolitan Airport and located right along the San Joaquin River, with access to bike riding trails, hiking trails and fishing. A Generations Center is already available right in the heart of the community, with a library, skate park, parkour course, outdoor amphitheater, pickleball court and more.
Large, Curated Area
When a developer builds a master-planned community, they often do so on large plots of land. It gives them the freedom to bring in more builders, both commercial and residential. It also allows the developer to curate a measure of exclusivity as they can negotiate to bring in precisely the right stores and home builders to create a premium area where many will want to live. It means that along with your dream home, developers aim to create the dream lifestyle to go with it.
Stanford Crossing Advantage: Stanford Crossing’s builders offer a wide variety of premium homes with meticulous designer finishes. There is plenty of room to build and careful consideration is being given as to which stores are chosen for the area.
Safer Area
Master-planned communities tend to be safer places to live. People generally enjoy living there and tend to promote a sense of community and care for their neighbors. The quality of homes and shops also plays a factor, inviting residents and visitors to help make the area a place where people feel safe and welcome.
Stanford Crossing Advantage: 88% of people report feeling safe or pretty safe in Lathrop, CA. That’s particularly reassuring when you consider that even though Lathrop is the #1 fastest-growing city in CA, crime rates continue to trend downward.
See Why Stanford Crossing is the Ideal Master-Planned Community
There’s a lot to admire about life in Lathrop at Stanford Crossing and the city is growing quickly. In fact, Lathrop is rated as the fastest-growing city in California. Stop by Stanford Crossing, tour some homes and experience the advantages of this master-planned community for yourself. Let’s chat.