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Chapter 1-Baekground,lssues,and Goals znent is located away from US 101 and adjacent to water areas to capitelize upon the value of water as an amenity. 2. Nice Places,Building Orientation,and Pedestrian Circulation Redwaod Ciiy is pursui.ng"Nice Places"urban design policies that promote active,pedestrian-oriented streets and public spaces.This plaru�i�rcg approach is essen�ial for creating eommunities thai are atbractive,livable,and nat dependent on autamdbile use far every aspect of everyday life.Creating nice places in the Precise Plan Area is also a key element far overcoming the locational disadvan- #ages npted above;one of the major benefits of a high density resi- dential environment is that it can offer waikable destinations. Building orientation and design should create streets and ways that encozarage residents to walk or bike to commercial businesses, open spaces,transzt stops,and other facilities within the Precise Plan Area or powntawn. The Precise Plan's development standards and design guide- lines fo�us on creating an urban village en��ironment that maxi- mi�es"eyes on the street"It contains criteria to ensure ground level aciivity with occupied build.ing space, dwelling unit en- trances, lobbies, etc., along the frontage of streets and ways. Development�tandards require a network of streets and ways that maximi�e opportunities for pedestrian circulation,supporE pedestrian activity with on-sireet parking,and encourage inno- vative design for private streets,with pavers instead of asphalt, bumpouts to frame parking areas,at-grade sidewalks,plentiful street trees,and other design elements. 3. Waterfront Access and�pen Space-Cammunity access to wa- ter edge areas in the Bayfront is limited,and currently ihere are no publiclq-accessible water edge trails or park spaces west of Redwood Creek The Precise Pian Area is the only location within the Bayfrant in which an attractive waterfxont destination can be created in conjunctian with new development.The Precise Plan requires coniinuous public access along water edges in the [hah-October 2f1�7 - 10 - Expanded transitopportunities will be needed to reduce traffic eongesiion anticipafied with new development. farm of esplanades that add value to z'esidential properties and create inviting public spaces#ar the community-at-large. A small amount of waterfront�ommercial and restaurant spa�e would be provided ta create a lively,community-oriented destination_ The Precise Plan also requires establishment of public open space within its boundaries,and trail linkages to the Bair Island Wild- life Refuge and to Downtown Redwood City. Most notable is a US 101 undercrossing along Redwood Creek The Plan recom- mends that open spaces and esplanades contain access spots for hand boats such as canoe�, kayaks, and other non-motorized water craft.It also cantains policies to limit fill of existing ma- rina areas by allowing them to be counted toward open space requirements;open water areas must be maintained and dredged as needed to preserve their functional use as marinas/water- ways. 4. Transpartation and Cireulafiion-The Precise Plan Area's loca- v cQ m � w C)