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6.1 Public Spaces

Creating active indoor and outdoor public spaces » Connect ground-level transit
is important to a project. This includes public facilities with upper-level skyway
space related to transit systems, pedestrian systems.
networks and urban design improvements. » Connect public spaces to each
For example, public spaces can enhance other and to other pedestrian
connections between street-level transit facilities networks throughout the block.
and upper-story skyways. New development
should incorporate public space that projects a 6.1.2 Activate transit facilities
vibrant image and invites pedestrian activity with and pedestrian networks
Figure 6.1 Integrate transit facilities and pedestrian networks with visual elements and active uses. In addition,
new structure(s) and public space on the site. Here, a downtown public spaces should make users feel safe by throughout the day.
transit station incorporates a public plaza, ground-level retail and
transit (bus and Amtrak) waiting space; Google, 2015. encouraging activity throughout the day. Finally, » Locate active uses along and
they should consider solar access. adjacent to transit facilities and
pedestrian networks.
6.1.1 Integrate transit facilities and » Create “eyes on the skyway”
and “eyes on transit facilities,”
pedestrian networks with new ensuring these public spaces are
structure(s) and public space adequately monitored.
on the block.
» Incorporate the existing LRT stop 6.1.3 Consider the design of public
and its platforms, and the existing space that follows the LRT
bus shelters along 5th Street station through the block, with
and Cedar Street into interior
and exterior public spaces. For larger open spaces on the
example, provide a multistoried, ends of the station, creating a
Figure 6.2 Enhance public spaces to encourage active uses.
Ensure outdoor furnishings are durable and suitable for year-round publicly-accessible atrium. dumbbell-shaped plaza.
use, and provide landscape improvements.

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