Using environmentally friendly planning principles such as building around the natural topography, and integrating drought tolerant landscaping and shared public space that reduces water use ensures that Inspirada will be both beautiful and environmentally responsible.

The idea of New Urbanism emerged in the early 1980s as a reaction to suburban sprawl. Its goal is to recreate the feel of towns and cities that were developed before the widespread use of automobiles in the 1950s. The New Urbanism design creates environmentally sustainable communities by reducing the need for automobiles.