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V111 CONNECTIVITY <br />Planning for and understanding the different types of connections that make up urban park networks is critical to the success of the individual parks, as well as the overall <br />quality of public space within the City. Three types of connections that deserve the most consideration in Downtown Redwood City are: Creekside, Streetscape, and Park -to - <br />Park. <br />Creekside <br />Peaks to Plains Trail, Clear Creek Canyon Park, CO <br />Creekside connectivity should have a focus on <br />extending the connection from the Downtown Core <br />to the Bay Trail. Development here should have <br />furnishings similar to the Downtown Core, such as <br />benches, trash receptacles, and lighting, in order <br />to maintain a consistent identity throughout the <br />park network. Creekside rehabilitation and minimal <br />impact to the natural environment should be a <br />priority, and low impact materials and construction <br />methods are recommended. <br />24 SEPTEMBER 2018 <br />Streetsca pe <br />Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Indianapolis, IN <br />Streetscape connections should consider the <br />repurposing of existing vacant, or underutilized right- <br />of-way space to create meaningful links between <br />urban parks. Streetscape connections can define <br />the spaces they support, and contribute to a holistic <br />network of valued public spaces. Theater Way is an <br />excellent example of this type of connection. <br />Park -to -Park <br />Emerald Necklace, Boston, MA <br />Park -to -Park connections are important to defining the <br />larger parks network. Park -to -Park connections should <br />use consistent materials, signage, lighting and other <br />wayfinding techniques to direct users through the <br />park network from one end to the other. Park -to -Park <br />connections should be implemented in conjunction <br />with Streetscape connections for a more successful <br />and robust approach to connecting users to both <br />private and public spaces. <br />65 <br />0 <br />