Portrays something new perfectly. It's not very pleasing to look at though cause of all the mud and water puddles. Kind of takes away from the houses. The lighting is great, no distracting shadows. Not too bright and not too dark. Congrats and good luck with the challenge.
I don't like to see the name of the challenge (new) used in the title... too cliche or something. There are lots of other, more creative ways to express it. Kind of depressing... when I drive through cities and see row after row of new homes all with the same lines, that look like the same floor plans, I'm glad I live in the country in an order home when there was more "uinqueness" built into each house. This photo gives me a feeling of claustrophobia.
The idea is good and the picture is fine. It does seem (in my opinion) to lack a central theme. I'm not really sure how to be constructive here, but I'll try. It has a snapshot quality about it. Perhaps, taking the shot lying down or from another (equally odd angle) would have helped…