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3.7 STREETSCAPES & PUBLIC PLACES Developing a street that is safe, comfortable, and interesting to pedestrians is important to create a vibrant, walkable development. Enhancing streetscapes and public areas with pedestrian amenities help establish a sense of place that encourages pedestrians to connect with others, stay longer, and frequent more often. (A) Pedestrian amenities —such as planters, landscaping, street trees, lighting, trash and recycling receptacles, bike racks, or seating —should be placed in the Amenity Zone and/or the Frontage Zone to ensure at least five feet of unobstructed pedestrian travel. (1) Street trees and landscaping should be prioritized in the Amenity Zone; however, where there is no Amenity Zone, planters and other landscaping should be considered in the Frontage Zone. (2) Landscaping shall include multiple types and arrangements of plants to create varied and interesting green spaces. Landscaping shall also provide for seasonal variation. (3) Different styles of pedestrian light poles and fixtures may be used to highlight intersections, parks, or plazas, streetscapes, or other special areas, but should also be consistent across developments. (4) Bollard -type pedestrian lights may be used in parking lots or areas where pole fixtures would be unsuitable but should complement other pedestrian lighting and street furniture. (5) Street furniture and pedestrian amenities should be of similar or complementary design. (B) Outdoor dining and seating areas are encouraged in the Frontage Zone and should consider bright colored furniture to add eye-catching elements. 30 DESIGN GUIDELINES I JANUARY 31, 2025 DRAFT (C) Existing and future transit stops should be considered in the layout of new developments to ensure convenient transit access and use. (1) The location of entrances, walkways, and pedestrian amenities should allow for convenient, safe, and comfortable pedestrian access from a transit stop to the site. (2) The site should allow for enough space to accommodate a transit stop while maintaining at least five feet of unobstructed pedestrian travel along a sidewalk. (3) Overhead weather protection may be expanded, especially at the corner or where there is a nearby transit stop to provide a covered waiting environment for transit riders. (D) Plazas and parks should be designed to be welcoming, interesting, and comfortable by including the following elements: (1) Provide a mix of hardscape and landscaping (such as trees, grassy areas, or planters). (2) At a minimum provide amenities such as seating, weather protection/shade, and trash/recycling receptacles. (3) Consider including public art that is durable.