The plan for Hudson embodies the best of sustainable planning and land stewardship practices, providing a compact urban form, light imprint infrastructure, local food production, and engagement with nature.

The urbanized areas of Hudson town are conceived as a series of complete, connected neighborhoods of varying character. The placement and form of the neighborhoods were determined after careful study of the site's natural features, including the landscape, hydrology, and topography. The memorable scenes of hedgerows, fields, and forests are the land’s great inheritance and they create recognizable rooms. These lines of force offered natural boundaries and are evident in the plan for the new town.

More than half of the acreage is in open spaces: preserved and restored prairie land, constructed wetlands, and organic farming. The working farm is planned to be one of the first amenities on site, illustrating the commitment of the town founders to sustainable practice and community building. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farms are gaining popularity across the US, providing an opportunity for consumers to connect with the source of their food. Incorporating a CSA into the town plan allows for more than just easy access to fresh, local produce; it also provides opportunities for education, community interaction, and connections with the agricultural lifestyle.

The City of Montgomery SmartCode permits the development of the property as a new community, consisting of a series of mixed-use neighborhoods which follow a set of prescribed rules based on traditional neighborhood design (TND). Creating whole neighborhoods and towns, rather than disconnected pockets of suburban development, is a vital step towards creating a sustainable pattern for greater Montgomery.

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