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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 07 02 Informational 100 Great Streets and Neighborhoods Great Streets and Neighborhoods What makes Great Streets and Neighborhoods ??? Your ideas… Sidewalks & people walking, biking ? Children playing free of danger ? Shaded areas (walks & trails), Trees ? Bike lanes such as in Tuscawilla ? Sidewalks cause people to interact, ? socialize Safety, so you can go out at night ? Trail system (allows us to exercise, ? socialize, save gas) More… Mix of business and residential ? Good restaurants, shopping, ? entertainment Park systems ? Good golf clubs ? Need to consider adding bike trails in ? older parts of town Research shows that crime rates are influenced by the design of both the building and the space surrounding the building. The key elements to look for are: Semi-public or semi private space ? Windows ? Sense of community ? Maintenance ? Siting ? Outdoor Room The way we build, rebuild, and maintain our communities affects the behavior of people. That behavior influences public safety. The degree to which public safety exists affects the vitality of our communities. the details of place, and the true needs and behaviors of people, have been ill-considered . . . 8 10 11 12 13 14 15