What distinguishes the classic garden suburb from the run-of-the-mill suburban planning that dominates the American metropolitan landscape is the detailed design of the public realm: the curbs and sidewalks, the street trees, the greens and parks. At Celebration, streets are not laid out in a simple grid, or in standardized cul-de-sacs, but artfully planned to create a sense of place. Small green spaces and parks dot the community. This is not so much a question of providing recreation space, although many of the backyards at Celebration are so small that having a place for the kids to throw a ball is a definite plus. The chief purpose of the green spaces is to introduce variety to the streets, that is, to make walking around an agreeable experience.