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3) Create a network of great public places that encourage walking and lingering A network of great public places that connect to and complement Broadway, adjacent neighborhoods, transit and EI Camino Real, will inspire people to walk and to linger in the center of the City. This network can also include improved linkages (vehicular as well as pedestrian) that can link the Downtown to the Bayfront. 4) Provide the choice of "convenience livingJJ A balanced and synergistic mixture of employment and a range of well-designed rental and for-sale housing types in close proximity to entertainment, restaurants, special events, shopping and public services that will be supported by and linked to public transportation, providing "car-less" access to other communities as well as to the San Francisco International Airport. 5) Create the entertainment center of the Mid-Peninsula The combination of the 20-screen cinema complex and the live performances offered by the Fox Theatre and the Little Fox cabaret position Downtown as one of the premier entertainment destinations of the Peninsula. This destination is supported by the opportunities inherent in the programming of both Courthouse Square and Theatre Way to be active year around with a variety of community events as well as a place for everyone to "hang out". 6) Create a modern workplace district and "vital centerJJ The modern workplace and "vital center" features settings that foster informal meetings and idea exchange that enhance creativity and productivity. When these settings are in close proximity to cafes, restaurants, meeting halls, art and cultural resources, a work district is created that the most sought-after employees prefer. Downtown Precise Plan Revitalization Strategies Broad Strategies: Capitalize on the current preference for "lifestyle centers" by "locating the lifestyle center in Downtown." Make the most of Redwood City's size and central location and provide the vitality, amenities and range of entertainment, shopping and cultural offerings that suburban residents are used to finding in San Francisco or San Jose. Position Downtown as the most convenient place to be by simultaneously promoting (1) dense housing options, (2) enhanced public transit service and station amenities, (3) a wide range of entertainment and retail/restaurant offerings, (4) a growing, contemporary workplace. Site I nformation for Alternative Locations for the Proposed Replacement Jail September 2, 2009 19