ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual ... - City of Anaheim
ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual ... - City of Anaheim
ARTIC Mixed-Use District Conceptual ... - City of Anaheim
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Nature<br />
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Incorporate nature through the innovative use <strong>of</strong><br />
landscape materials and water features that complements<br />
the urban character <strong>of</strong> the development.<br />
Colorful planting and water features that reinforce nature<br />
Promote landscaping around the exterior <strong>of</strong> <strong>ARTIC</strong> that<br />
aesthetically enhances the area and integrates the Santa<br />
Ana River Corridor.<br />
Make use <strong>of</strong> the temporal nature <strong>of</strong> sun, sky and shade<br />
to <strong>of</strong>fer different experiences throughout the day and<br />
during different seasons.<br />
Restore native and adaptive plant life to the local<br />
ecosystem.<br />
Connectivity<br />
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Provide pedestrian and bicycle linkages to area<br />
attractions and development (e.g., The <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
Resort, Angel Stadium <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>, Honda Center, The<br />
Disneyland Resort, <strong>Anaheim</strong> Convention Center, The<br />
Platinum Triangle and Santa Ana River regional riding<br />
and hiking trail).<br />
March 4, 2009<br />
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2 • Vision and Goals<br />
Bicycle-loan programs should be considered to provide<br />
greater use and connectivity to surrounding area<br />
Provide connections to local roads and nearby freeways/<br />
high occupancy vehicle lanes.<br />
Create a hub for <strong>Anaheim</strong>/OCTA Go Local transit<br />
connections.<br />
Establish a visual connection with the surrounding areas<br />
by incorporating urban design elements that associate<br />
the <strong>ARTIC</strong> <strong>Mixed</strong>-<strong>Use</strong> <strong>District</strong> with iconic elements<br />
located in the vicinity.<br />
Sustainability<br />
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Incorporate sustainable practices in site planning,<br />
building and open space design to promote<br />
environmental health.<br />
Green walls<br />
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Encourage sustainable building certification such as<br />
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)<br />
or Build It Green. Designs that meet or exceed a LEED<br />
Silver level <strong>of</strong> certification are highly desirable.<br />
<strong>ARTIC</strong> <strong>Mixed</strong>-<strong>Use</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>Conceptual</strong> Development Guidelines • 2-3