While I'm not familiar with FFXV, many modern towns have common traits: straight paths, all modern PWPs, maybe street lights/signs, fountain, garbage can, illuminated projects, tower, etc.
You could also try to align your villagers' houses. You'd want to lay down paths everywhere but the desired spot, and you'll have a higher chance of them moving there instead of in the middle of your landscaping.
Those are just some ideas, hopefully someone else can chime in who knows the franchise
