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Mueller, Texas: a new urbanism shot at utopia

Model of Mueller, via peter french/flickr.

Families hang out at the Mueller farmers market in Austin, Texas, on a Sunday. In a state where cars are king, planners designed Mueller with pedestrians in mind. Julia Robinson for NPR.

A model of the Mueller master plan. With its goals of environmental sustainability and mixed-income home ownership, Mueller has become a model for development nationwide. Julia Robinson for NPR.

A model of the Mueller master plan. With its goals of environmental sustainability and mixed-income home ownership, Mueller has become a model for development nationwide. Julia Robinson for NPR.

A model of the Mueller master plan. With its goals of environmental sustainability and mixed-income home ownership, Mueller has become a model for development nationwide. Julia Robinson for NPR.