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I I Chapter II - Development Standards & Urban Design Guidelines , walkways/esplanades, internal pedestrian ways, and at- , grade recreational open space. I I 2. Semi-Private Open Spaces - These include rooftop gardens , and plazas, tennis courts, swimming pools, and other open I , spaces accessible only to residents of adjacent buildings and/ I or Precise Plan Area resident associations. i '" 3. Private Open Spaces - These spaces are linked to dwelling t; ~ units; for example, balconies and terraces for apartment or ¡ :.E ~ ~ condominium units, private gardens for townhouse units. 1 ~ U") I 4. Public Art - should be used to complement heavily-used public spaces and to add interest to spaces that are less vis- I A variety of public spaces, including waterfront overlooks, espla- ible (e.g., landscaped garden spaces between parking struc- nades, and mini-plazas should be created. tures). Public art should be provided by and at the discre- I tion of the developer, and could range from sculpture, to ! artisan-crafted furnishings, to free standing architectural I landmarks. I j B. PUBLIC SPACES I 1. Framing - Clearly defined, attractive, and gracious pedes- ¡ trian ways and open spaces should be provided. Ideally I these spaces would be created with framing buildings and plant materials. I .:2 u I ~ 2. Focus/Purpose - Open spaces should be defined by build- :.E u ., .... ings, and leftover and/or overly large, un-programmed open ~ ~ spaces should not be created. All open spaces should have a U") focus, such as a building entrance, landmark, or garden/sit- I ting area. I Pedestrian ways should incorporate common design elements 3. Variety of Public Spaces - Public spaces should vary in size, throughout the development, including paving surfaces, lighting fixtures, and furnishings. configuration, and character to respond to the variety of off- J and on-site conditions that will be created by new develop- I - 59 - Final Plan - June 2004 J