Connectivity is the ribbon that ties together individual buildings, the spaces in between, and human interactions within neighborhoods. The resulting ‘places’ become more than the sum of their parts; animated public destinations that promote social activity, economic viability, and positive experiences. We employ physical, visual, and social linkages at the planning stage, in order to create a cohesive whole. A clear understanding of how people travel to and through a place – via vehicular, pedestrian or public transportation is a key objective. A sense of arrival, whether at a neighborhood gateway, a ‘front door’ entry, or a gathering area encourages clear way-finding as well as presenting a welcoming hospitality. We emphasize lines of sight to entice people to key locales and provide points of interest along their route. Careful consideration of adjacencies between the various programmatic elements and the potential for public activities and attractions invites social and economic exchange. The combined value of these linkages provides opportunities for a dynamic flow through a place encouraging lively human interaction and creating a cohesive and vital community.