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Overall Framework - Streetscape Overview The Master Plan defines a specific strategy for the layout of streets and blocks within, and around The COR. The amenities within the public right-of-way -and immediately adjacent -play an important role in the aesthetics of The COR. Great streets are essential components of an attractive and inviting public realm. Developing a streetscape that is comfortable and inviting to pedestrians is important to realizing the vision for The COR. The framework will encourage interesting and inviting places for the public. The Streetscape framework defines the visual character and physical improvements for all public spaces within The COR. The document also provides the general framework and examples for design of proposed quasi - public and private space located within each development parcel. Public realm/streetscape framework focus on the following elements: • Parks, plazas and other public gathering spaces • Street/sidewalk character and streetscape elements • Bicycle/pedestrian connections (on -street and off-street) • Residential courts, pocket parks and other private green space The goal is to foster a safe and interesting public realm that will invite pedestrian activity, promote traffic calming, increase transit use and encourage community gathering. Street trees, lighting and decorative fencing provide the backbone for streetscape improvements. Added detail, such as special pavements, street furniture, public art and layered plantings will highlight specific nodes or uses. Destination and Connector streets must balance a high level of service for the automobile with attractive and inviting amenities for the pedestrian (see Figure 2) including: • Provide gracious sidewalk width to support intensity of pedestrian traffic in the core • Install street trees to frame the street and provide shade • Provide street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a signature character for this district • Explore a range of options for streetscape improvements including special pavements, interesting concrete tinting or scoring patterns, additional plantings, ornamental fencing and other features (note, however, that simpler is better and too much clutter is a negative) The COR includes a network of bicycle/pedestrian trails and walkways (both on and off-street) that connect adjacent sub -districts to the Mixed Use Core. As you approach the core, these connections tend to become part of the shared right of way along the major streets, or become part of the urban park spaces. Bicycle riders may choose to share the street with vehicular traffic, or dismount and walk their bicycles along with the other pedestrians using the sidewalks. Providing and maintaining these bicycle and pedestrian connections should be a key component for all development projects in the core. Design Framework — The COR Page 10