Development began in 1988 using the Traditional Neighborhood Design planning technique -- building a totally mixed-use city neighborhood that is walkable as an alternative to the suburban subdivisions of post WWII. The Kentlands along with its sister community of the Lakelands is among the largest and most successful of these projects. Now with more than 8,000 residents it has multiple open green spaces, pocket parks, artificial lakes, jogging trails, commercial areas, swimming pools, performance spaces, and clubhouse. The homes include single family homes, townhouses, rental apartments, condominium units and commercial development. There is planning underway for construction of the Corridor Cities Transit way, a light rail connection to the Shady Grove Metro Station.