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COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGES COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDELINES
2.1.2 The Open Space System
The open space system is an important structuring element used to enhance and balance the built
environment by offering areas for passive and active recreational activity while preserving the existing
ecological communities.
The setting and orientation of the open space system is shown in Figure 8. Areas that comprise the open
space system are listed below and are described in further detail in this document:
� Woodlot/Wetland (the EIR identified a Wetland in the Woodlot area)
� Valleyland
� Channel
� Five neighbourhood parks and one urban parkette
� Four schools and related amenity space (Subject to Site Plan Approval)
� Two Stormwater Management ponds
� Trails
Open Space Design Objectives:
� Encourage the use of open space facilities and amenities to promote social interaction by providing
a well connected community.
� Create smooth transitions between public and private space through a highly integrated open space
system.
� Emphasize a pedestrian-oriented community through the provision of outdoor amenity spaces that
create neighbourhood focal points that build community character. Neighbourhood parks will
represent these focal points.
� Preserve and enhance natural heritage features (the Woodlot/Wetland and Valleyland) and
associated ecological communities.
� Differentiate between private spaces and public realm with landscaping treatments, architectural
detailing, and other physical queues.
Existing Woodlot/Wetland Existing Valleyland
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