The Cotton District in Starkville, Mississippi is one of the very first examples of New Urbanism. Designed by Dan Camp, it is known as one of the first communities designed in the ideals of New Urbanism, and considered a predecessor to the movement. A key feature is the fact that it is designed to appeal to the old American aesthetic of quaint neighborhoods which are tight-knit and close together. The area is designed so that almost anything is within walking distance, and as such it is important that all buildings are designed with this in mind.