GJN3900 Land Planning Consultants Reimbursement - FFA (2)

New Search

i ? Parks Parks and plazas of various sizes and types ? Commerci Area Configuration smart are essential features of higher-density residential developments s uld be provided with a centrally areas. These uses provide a focal point for each located mmmer .a! center containing a mix of retail, neighborhood and should be located next to public office and other ommercial services. The mix of uses streets, residential areas, and retail centers. Parks within the Comm rdal center should serve residents and plazas shquid reinforce and enhance residential and employees olive and work in the area. and retail areas by creating pubUc places suitable for Generally, these raters should be no more than 5 - 7 informal gatherings and public events. They should aces in size. also be kx~ted and designed to serve as neighbofiood meet5ing places, areas for active and ? Commercial Building Design and passive recreational actlvities, and childcare fadtities Slting The rn merdal center should be designed at a human scale~in an attempt to enhance the Integrated Open Space smart pedestrian experience. Commercial buildings should developments should integrate significant and be situated to deijne the street right=of-way, Inducting extensive open spaces areas into the overall design the pedestrian ce, on-street parking lanes, and concept for the development. The transition between travel lanes; and should be brought up to the built space artd open space is important and should be sidewalks edge give merchants maximum visibility addressed In the site plan as well as the design to pedestrians. Generally, building entrances should details. Linkages from developed areas to the open front on the street. Larger retail stores may orient to space system should be identified. a major street, b must have well-defined, pedestrian-scale ~ntryways and other features that ? Open Drainage System 1=xisting stimulate ped n adfvity. Suilding facades on the drainageways should be maintained or enhanced to street should con, in windows, expansive blank walls reduce the costs and water quality impacts of on the street sho~lld not be allowed. subsurface drainage systems. Drainage channels .should be improved as development amenities that ? Commercial Parking Lots Parking k~ for contribute to the visual charecter~of the commerdal uses ouid be located at the sides or. neighborhood, provide a linear open space feature, behind commend I buildings allowing the bui~dngs, provide: areas foFstormwater quality enhancement ~ rather than the ~ rking lots, to dominate the street and wetland mitigation or protection, and provide edge. Vehicular c}~rb arts should be rn~n(miied !n the areas for plant ari~~•a'nimal habitat. rnmmercaal area ~ promote a safe pedestrian . • . ~ ' environment. ~ • O Homes Fronting on' the Street streets and alleys within`resldentlai~reas should be laid out ? CommerCla~ Street Design street design to promote placement of iwrries along street such should reflect the ntent to design for the pedestrian. that those homes front on the street. Street and The comers of int~rsecdons should be designed with subdivision plats that result in the placement of rear curb extensions t .reduce crossing distances. An yards and tall.fences along major streets should be interconnected si alk system should provide direct avoided. ~ and safe routes the commercial core from adjacent residential and mi ed use areas. Wide sidewalks ? Homes Frontin On Parks Streets that ~ should allow roc for window shopping, for outdoor fronton parks should be lined with homes that face eating, arxi for al irrteraction. On-street parking the park, allowing constant surveillance of park users should be provide throughout the node th separate pedestrians from cuing traffic, to reduce traffic and activities. speeds, and to all ~ for the quids-turnover parking that Is essential storefront commerdal businesses. Canopy trees d be planted along streets throughout the merdal core. ~ ~ , i ii ~ i Page lla of 12 • Ezh3.bit B -Page 2 BTOf~j SOd '8 OAis.[~iB Md dHd9IId Z88~ Z89 Ti~S XVd 8Z ~ TT HOB i~0/5Z/Oi