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r- <br /> ti• <br /> L:L• <br /> The creation of a distinct physical settlement surrounded by a <br /> erected Iaiscape of g neraI I y open land used for agricultural, <br /> forest, recreational and environmental protection purposes. <br /> El <br /> A distinct ph si I settlement, a small neighborhood in the fon of . <br /> - a classic village surrounded by protected landscape of generally . <br /> ri.: open land, will be created at Wfrolore. A defined edge between <br /> green 8p.ca and development has been created through the <br /> �i5 clustering of compact development around a town center. This <br /> IA preserved open land will be used for forest, recreational and <br /> • environmental protection purposes_ <br /> :.?,: <br /> DweIIing , shops, and workplaces generally low in close <br /> proximity to each other, the scale of which accommodates and <br /> promotes pedestrian tnivel for trips within the village. <br /> 9 9 The clustering of compact development in Winmore w I l help to <br /> r• <br /> create a pedestrian-friendly environment. No dwelling ill be more <br /> 1'f.a than 1 k -mile— a five-minute walk —from the town center, <br /> L:: Stud es have son that p ple are u u I ly i I rig to al k to a <br /> J <br /> destination 1/4-r i le or less instead of driving. The mixed-use <br /> i;7 nature of the d e C[i ngs, shops] workplaces and bus transit atop s <br /> also will reward walkers with an environment of interesting and <br /> fri end ly destinations. <br /> 0 Modestly sized buildings fronting on, and aligned with, streets in a <br /> disciplined manner. <br /> u Smaller building rots of Winmore will mean smeller buildings_ <br /> . Lower per building land costs will help make the modestly-sized <br /> i;.z buildings economically feasible. A build-to range will assure that <br /> each building will be close to the sidewalk, treating an outdoor <br /> a�, <br /> living roorr i, an enclosed public realm that feels secure and <br /> inviting. Each building will have an inviting, but formal, front - <br /> usually a wide porch near the street. <br /> A generally rectilinear pattern of stream, alleys and blocks reflecting <br /> this stroet network in existing small villages whidh provides for a <br /> : r balanced mix of pedestrians and automobiles, <br /> 6 <br /> Wherever possible at Win more, streets will end in other streets, <br /> 1..:.: rather than cWWs-de ac. Residences will be served by a farina) <br /> street En front and a by lane (aJley) in the rear_ Not only does this <br /> r <br /> i • <br />