The town, for the most part, is built immediately adjacent to the highway right-of-way, with most urban development extending within one kilometre to the north and south.

The beach and quick rise in elevation allow for homes to be built close to the ocean with attractive views and no risk of erosion.

Most suburban development is along streets that extend north of Route 460, on a plateau atop the hill.

Despite the nature of the rolling hills, Kippens is known for vast tracts of flat land where most of its development has taken place.

[3] "Kippens Rec" is a children's leisure and recreation program that runs during the summer months.