Master Planned Communities are noted for the vast number of amenities and conveniences, and the over-all massive land area the community encompasses. Because of their sheer size, Master-Planned Communities will incorporate extensive recreational amenities like lakes, golf courses, and expansive parks with bike paths, and jogging trails. In addition they can offer an array of shopping centers, hotels and schools. The community is built to function as a its own “city within a city” for its residents, and offers a convenient and attractive environment in which to live, work and play.

Most Master Planned Communities have many builders and developers that join together to develop the community. One very important benefit of this 'multi-developers' concept is there is almost always a wide variety of building styles, house floor plans, lots sizes, landscaping styles, and, of course. pricing options throughout the community.