2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, February 2025

Urban Design

# Guideline Site Design: Urban Open Space 11 The perimeter of urban open spaces should consist of active uses that provide pedestrian traffic for the space including retail, cafés, and restaurants and higher-density residential.

A public space that is enclosed by active buildings around its perimeter encourages its use and maintains its safety.

12 A properly defined urban open space is visually enclosed by the fronting of buildings to create an outdoor “room” that is comfortable to users. Site Design: Public Seating

Movable chairs give people the flexibility to adapt public spaces to their immediate needs.

13 New public spaces should provide seating opportunities.

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