Neighborhood 1 

Goals

• Protect character and provide an opportunity for a variety of housing types.
• Integrate Neighborhood 1 into surrounding Neighborhood Place Types to develop complete neighborhoods. 

Land Use

• Neighborhood 1 is a primarily residential neighborhood that may also include some civic and institutional uses.
• The predominant types of open spaces are private yards which help create a sense of privacy that is unique to this Place Type. Neighborhood parks may also be located in Neighborhood 1.

Building Types

• A variety of building types provides a range of housing choices and is critical to accommodate our community’s diverse population.
• Primary building types are detached houses and duplexes.
• Lots in Neighborhood 1 may also have accessory dwelling units and detached garages in the rear yard.
• Triplexes and quadruplex may be located on corner lots.
• Non-residential buildings for civic and institutional uses are typically located on Arterial Streets, on corners, and at the edges of neighborhoods.

Typical Mix of Uses

Neighborhood 2

Goals

• Accommodate a range of moderate intensity residential housing choices which contribute to citywide housing diversity.
• Integrate Neighborhood 2 into surrounding Neighborhood Place Types to develop complete neighborhoods.

Land Use

• Neighborhood 2 is a residential neighborhood that accommodates a range of moderate intensity housing choices, to provide housing choices for different needs and preferences.
• Common open spaces, neighborhood parks, greenways, and civic/ institutional uses may also be included in Neighborhood 2.

Building Types

• A variety of housing choice is critical for providing housing choices for residents with varying preferences and household sizes.
• Primary building types are townhomes, house courts, and similar attached units.
• Single family, duplexes, triplexes, and quadraplexes are also appropriate.
• Non-residential buildings for civic and institutional uses are typically located on Arterial Streets and corners.

Typical Mix of Uses

Neighborhood 3

Goals

• Provide a range of moderate to higher intensity housing choices to meet the needs of a diverse population.
• Integrate Neighborhood 3 into surrounding Neighborhoods and more intense Place Types to develop complete Neighborhoods.

Land Use

• Primarily multi-family residential area that accommodates a range of housing choices.
• Residents in Neighborhood 3 typically share community amenities such as open spaces, recreational facilities, and parking areas with other residents.

Building Types

• A variety of building types provides a range of housing choices and is critical to accommodating our community’s diverse populations.
• Primary building types are low- to mid-rise multi-family buildings. Low- to Mid-rise mixed use buildings with limited ground floor non-residential uses may be appropriate in some areas, typically near a Neighborhood Node, Center or along an Arterial Street.
• Smaller single and multi-family building types such as houses, duplexes, triplexes, quadraplexes, and townhouses are also appropriate in Neighborhood 3.
• Primary non-residential buildings for civic and institutional uses are typically located on Arterial Streets, on corners, and at the edges of neighborhoods.

Typical Mix of Uses

Neighborhood Center

Goals

• Be the focal point for the surrounding neighborhood and designed to be a pedestrian-friendly concentration of neighborhood commercial activity.
• Provide daily services to residents within a 5-10 minute walk or drive.
• Designed to fit within the context of the surrounding area and be accessible by all modes of transportation.

Land Use

• A mixed use place that offers higher intensity residential uses and neighborhood services, like a grocery store, offices, and institutional uses.

Building Types

• The main building type is low-rise commercial, but low to mid-rise mixed use and multi-family buildings are frequently found in a Neighborhood Center.
• Some buildings may be single use.
• All buildings should provide ground floor activation, particularly along Local Streets, Avenues with on-street parking, and Main Streets.