In order to reinforce and enhance the pedestrian system in the Goose Hollow District, buildings have a responsibility to contribute to pedestrian comfort and enjoyment. Buildings adjacent to walkways should provide human scale and relationships which support pedestrian needs and interests. This can be accomplished with appropriate building configuration, details, proportions, materials, and activities.
In particular, door, window and wall treatments adjacent to pedestrian ways should relate and contribute to pedestrian interest and enjoyment. Large expanses of mirrored glazing and blank flat walls are discouraged due to their impersonal character. Variation and sensitive detailing, related to the pedestrian environment, is especially encouraged within building bases. Porches and balconies are particularly encouraged. These elements provide human scale, allow for interaction between residents and passers-by, and allow for informal surveillance of the street.
* B1-1 GUIDELINE: Provide human scale and interest to buildings along sidewalks and walkways.
Transit corridors and services within all the Central City Districts are established to minimize distances and obstacles between different areas of the District and the Metro area. Transit is a critical component for a successful district circulation system. In facilitating easy pedestrian movement, it is important to have direct, convenient, and active pedestrian linkages. Sensitive and supportive placement of the main entries of buildings can significantly improve pedestrian accessibility to transit, making it easy and enjoyable. It is an important urban design accommodation.
* B1-2 GUIDELINE: Orient primary building entries at pedestrian circulation points which conveniently and effectively connect pedestrians with transit services.
* Refer to Appendix A
Goose Hollow is seen as a relatively dense residential District. Pocket parks with greenery or play amenities will provide respite from the urban environment as well as provide for the much needed neighborhood play areas. The Goose Hollow Station Community Plan calls for pocket parks at or near designated locations, as shown in the urban design plan map. They can be created by park development, incentives for private open space or partial street closures.
Where pocket parks occur, they should be designed for the average person as well as children, seniors and the handicapped. The parks should offer a variety of experiences using trees and shrubs having different foliage and colors, flowering plants, grass, paved areas with textures and water fountains. They should provide for a shaded areas as well as generous sunny areas that will allow its use during different times of the day and year. Parks should be well lit and safe. They should not be located adjacent to major traffic arterials.
B5-1 GUIDELINE Design pocket parks in residential areas with a variety of experiences that encourage their use all year round.
This guideline may be accomplished by any or all of the following:
Outdoor lighting of public areas is encouraged to provide a sense of community, activity, and security and thus stimulate pedestrian use of the Goose Hollow District during the evening hours throughout the year. Human scale light fixtures should be used that direct light to buildings, landscape, and ground surfaces enhancing city street lighting. Care should be taken to use light fixtures that minimize glare and light trespass to adjacent private property and public right-of-way.
* B6-1 GUIDELINE: Provide outdoor lighting at a human scale to encourage evening pedestrian activity.
* Refer to Appendix A
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