The principles of New Urbanism advocate a form of urban development that incorporates higher densities, mixed uses and a pedestrian (rather than an automobile) oriented public realm. This paradigm is quite distinct from the typical suburban pattern of development that prevails in most of North America. Residents in two New Urban communities were surveyed on their relative levels of satisfaction with those characteristics of their neighbourhoods that set these places apart from the surrounding areas. This research suggests that there is considerable support for most elements of New Urbanism; satisfaction levels were not, however, significantly higher among residents of the development that was more consistent with New Urban principles.