• Develop a shared vision for the appearance, feel, and sense of place • Establish a unique identity and promote a sense of place • Create a dynamic pedestrian environment • Support bicycle travel • Activate and beautify public/civic spaces • Create a vibrant mixed-use environment The future development of the larger Van Aken District will be guided by the following: Framework Plan • Proposes three 10-foot-wide multipurpose paths to connect key community anchors and neighborhoods on all sides of the District and key gateways • Sharrows • Bikeway (coordinated with the County) on Northfield Road Street Typology Plan • Classifies streets according to how they are used and their adjacent developments • Assigns design elements such as landscaping, signage, special pavement to each street Design Elements Pattern Book • Provides an aesthetic and functional foundation for the District • Provides a vision for creating a harmonious public realm • Provides a menu of design elements appropriate for specific locations including: Landscape and green infrastructure Hardscape such as decorative pavement and crosswalks Lighting Furnishings Bicycle elements such as bike racks, bike share, and repair stops Signage and wayfinding for vehicles and pedestrians Public art A thoughtful connections plan strengthens the livability and quality of life in the District and surrounding community and enhances its economic viability. The Planning Department will submit grant applications to implement key recommendations over the next several years as redevelopment of the Van Aken District continues. SL The goals: For more information on the Van Aken District, please visit thevanakendistrict.com and follow on Instagram @thevanakendistrict, Twitter @vanakendistrict, and Facebook @thevanakendistrict.
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