Traditional Neighbourhood Design or TND (also called New Urbanism and Neo-Traditional Neighborhood Design) is a town planning principle that has gained acceptance in recent years as one solution to a variety of problems in suburban communities throughout the country. Traditional neighborhoods are more compact and designed to encourage bicycling and walking for short trips by providing destinations close to home and work, and by providing sidewalks and a pleasant environment for walking and biking. These neighborhoods are reminiscent of 18th and 19th century American and European towns, along with modern considerations for the automobile.