Who names the streets in a new housing devlopment?

Answer 1

Although the developer gets to suggest names, they are subject to approval.

Some developers have odd inspiration for names, there is one in my area that is mostly bird names, Mallard, Hummingbird, Kingfisher, Canadian Honker, etc., etc.

Answer 2

Generally, the developer does. Sometimes you'll see names of their kids and I even know of one street named "Rufus St." The developer named it after his dog. I'm sure he thought it was hilariously funny to be building "dog houses."

You'll also see names that coincide with whatever the theme of the project is to aid in the marketing/selling of the project. You'll see an "Atticus" tract and the streets will be named after Greek gods.

Generally, the names must be approved by the local governing body so that there are no duplications, or if it's lined up with other streets, they oftentimes want them to connect for continuity's sake. They also screen them for possibly offensive connotations.

Answer 3

Usually the builder submits names to th town or city planning and or roads department for approval. They can get the names from a marketing company, or he can pick his own. The only research they do is to make sure there arent streets already with the proposed names, or similar sounding names. Most developers use names that evoke rest and relaxation (Woodfield, or Hillside, or Rose Arbor Lane for example).

Answer 4

Usually the Developer will come up with a list, but it must be approved by local city planning or government

Answer 5

In many places, the developer gets to propose the names, subject to municipal approval. In my area, a new subdivision was recently opened named after a lot of NASCAR stuff.

The developer is a NASCAR fan.