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�7� <br /> SMART GROWTH ATTRIBUTES <br /> ENERGY CONSERVATION/ENVIRONMENTAL <br /> - Water Reuse (Building and Site) <br /> - Solar Lighting <br /> - Solar Heating <br /> - Environmental Protection (Trees Streams,Thermal Shadingl <br /> - Xeriscaping <br /> - Recreation and Open Space Program <br /> TRANSPORTATION <br /> - Pedestrian Friendly&Connectivity <br /> - Public Transit(Park-and-Ride Lots) <br /> - Bicycle Plan <br /> - Internal Traffic Capture <br /> - Reduced and Shared Parking <br /> - Innovative Transportation and Traffic Systems <br /> (Transportation Demand Management) <br /> - Access Management <br /> COMMUNICATION <br /> - Stakeholder Involvement <br /> - Public/Private Partnerships <br /> LAND USE <br /> - Community Use/Events <br /> - Joint Use/Mixed Use <br /> - Compatibility with Adjacent Uses <br /> BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN <br /> - Value Engineering <br /> - Low Maintenance/Life Cycle <br /> - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) <br /> - No Light Pollution <br /> - Reg cling and Recycled Products <br /> - Compact Design (Multi-storBuilding) <br /> - Shared Facilities <br /> - Parking Lot Design <br /> CONSTRUCTION <br /> - Low Impact Design <br /> - Erosion and Sediment Control (Stormwater, Bio-retention) <br /> - Use and Reuse of Existing Infrastructure/Redevelopment <br /> MASTER PLANNING <br /> The Master Planning technique offers distinct advantages to the <br /> public while affording private property owners greater flexibility <br /> In the development of their land the opportunity for the <br /> application of new and ingenious development techniques and <br /> more prudent use of time money and effort. The public <br /> benefits include more efficient and effective use of land, more <br /> efficient use of energy, the reduction of the costs of continuing <br /> maintenance responsibilities and a higher average level of <br /> amenity in all types of development <br /> Economic Development Districts Design Manual Page 2,3,2 <br />