Design Principles | Neighborhood Design
5. Distinct natural features should be highlighted and retained in the site design.
can access public amenities such as parks, playgrounds, and transit. 2. Neighborhood streets should be designed to encourage low vehicle speeds, and where appropriate with low volumes of traffic, streets can be shared by people walking, cycling, and driving slowly.
B. Maintaining a Green Northwest Character
Sammamish cares about keeping their green Northwest character that makes it an attractive place to live. Therefore: 1. Well-landscaped areas should line arterials, with native drought-tolerant plants selected for an ability to provide year-round screening between buildings and traffic. 2. Landscape along residential streets should reflect the Northwest character and be designed for a pleasant streetscape over time. 3. Grade cuts should be limited so that tall walls are not necessary and when required are subtly integrated into the site design. 4. Fencing should be integrated into landscaping rather than standing alone as separation from streets and arterials. 5. Homes should be designed to respect the public interface along the street, with limited frontage devoted to garage entries and massing that avoids the feeling of a wall along the street.
D. Family-Friendly Neighborhoods with Amenities for All Ages
Sammamish values its family-friendly neighborhoods, with amenities that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. Therefore: 1. Neighborhoods should include places to spend time, with play areas and benches. 2. Open spaces should be accessible, connected, and include a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities.
C. A Well-Connected Community
Sammamish cares about being a well-connected community, where walking and cycling are pleasant and safe. Therefore: 1. New development should improve connections for people walking and biking, with sidewalks and trails, and with consideration of existing and future networks where people
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