82 ENVISION FRANKLIN | Design Concepts NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED-USE “...A VARIETY OF HIGH-ACTIVITY USES WITH A CONNECTED AND WALKABLE BLOCK LAYOUT.” The Neighborhood Mixed-Use design concept provides a variety of high-activity uses with a connected and walkable block layout. Mixed-use town centers such as Westhaven, Berry Farms, and Gateway Village are included in this design concept and provide a mix of housing options and commercial uses. Parts of West Main Street and Columbia Avenue corridors are also in this design concept in order to support a mix of uses. While a mix of uses on every parcel is encouraged, it may not be appropriate on small parcels, but an overall mix for an area can still be achieved. Large areas east of I-65 in the Goose Creek area are expected to provide a mix of residential uses, including both for rent and for sale opportunities, to support the growing employment base. Local commercial uses should also be provided to serve new residents and nearby neighborhoods. New development should have a cohesive design for the entire site. These centers and corridors should have a coordinated development pattern at a pedestrian scale, with high-quality architecture, plazas, sidewalks, and pedestrian and bicycle amenities. Site design should integrate seamless pedestrian connectivity across the site and to other adjacent properties. New mixed-use developments should possess a distinctive character and seek to create a special sense of place. These developments are intended to be centers that serve its own residents as well as surrounding neighborhoods with local commercial uses. © OPTICOS DESIGN, INC
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