Master plan developers are seeing increasing demand for agrihoodcommunities. These spaces with community gardens where residentscan grow their own. The trend is one of the latest in the race toprovide unique amenities and create an experience in residentialliving communities.

"People want experiences they can share among all generations oftheir families. This is one reason the agrihood concept is reallytaking off," Suzanne M. Maddalon VP of marketingat Freehold Communities, tells GlobeSt.com. "Theseare neighborhood gardens where residents grow their own healthyfood. They can range from small plots eked out of unused land, tolarge, organized centers for the community. A successful agrihoodgives residents multiple advantages: They supply their family dietwith fresh produce, they learn about agricultural and organictrends, and they can enjoy meeting their neighbors in theoutdoors."