New homes, old-fashioned feel

It’s the blend most young families are aching to find: a traditional, friendly neighborhood vibe in a place with gleaming new modern homes.

“It’s like an old-fashioned place in one way, because all the kids are outside playing, dogs are running around,” Amy Karwatka said of Cedarday, the Bel Air neighborhood where she lives with her family. “We’re all living in these beautiful new homes, but everybody really looks out for each other. If someone has a baby or is sick we bring food, or it’s something as easy as picking up a neighbor’s mail when they’re away.”