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tant political consideration) if an area is still largely public and private. Enhancing the appearance of the many
<br /> undeveloped or if the corridor is dominated by large tracts publicly owned and maintained corridor components rep-
<br /> held in common ownership. resents a good starting point for an overall improvement
<br /> Goal statements can also provide long-term direction program. Such an effort will set a good example, and,
<br /> • for a corridor study effort and a sound policy framework given the sheer number of public elements within the cor-
<br /> for the subsequent adoption of plans and ordinances. ridor, it will make a significant impact on the overall
<br /> These statements can also provide guidance to prospec- appearance of the area.
<br /> tive developers and the planners who will ultimately be Keep the provisions and the process simple. Implemen-
<br /> called upon to review development applications within tation of a sound planning strategy for corridor areas need
<br /> the corridor. The following examples are typical of the not entail significantly more complex regulations or a
<br /> types of goals and objectives that guide corridor planning more lengthy and confusing approval process. To the
<br /> and study efforts: extent that existing zoning base districts work, keep them
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<br /> The planting of street trees represents one of the most effective methods of promoting visual order within urban corridors, while, at
<br /> • the same time, making a positive environmental contribution. These sketches offer just a few planting schemes that create visual
<br /> coherence along the roadway.
<br /> To promote development that is compatible with the intact. Overlay zoning provisions can be used to ensure
<br /> function, capacity, and design of Highway 20 and that adherence to good site planning principles and sensitive
<br /> does not place burdens on the highway that render it project design practices. Avoid adding review procedures
<br /> unsafe. (Galena, Illinois) to the development process; if corridor development stan-
<br /> To provide transportation service for the desired land dards are reasonable and clearly stated, site plan review
<br /> use while minimizing disruption to the natural and can be handled administratively. Remember, the bottom
<br /> human environment. (Memphis, Tennessee) line for developers will be affected much less by a row
<br /> of shrubs than by three additional public hearings before
<br /> To relate available or nearby natural recreational and three different review boards.
<br /> social opportunities to the interurban corridor. (Tuk- Remove regulatory barriers that impede innovative site
<br /> wila, Washington) design and land-use planning. Many planners and
<br /> designers argue that traffic congestion and visual monot-
<br /> To engender in our citizens and decision makers a
<br /> ony within corridors is encouraged by single use zoning
<br /> heightened awareness of the environment's relationship
<br /> districts that allow, for example, only office or retail devel-
<br /> to our urban corridors and, thereby, provide a basis for
<br /> their participation in enhancing and maintaining the opment. Cumulative districts, allowing residential,
<br /> employment, and shopping uses may, in fact, lend a sense
<br /> image of Dade County as seen from the traveled paths.
<br /> County, Florida) of integration and connection to corridor areas. Allow-
<br /> (Dadeing multi-use districts will at least provide the opportu-
<br /> To help create, along the I-75 Corridor, an urban nity to find out.
<br /> environment that displays the highest-quality private- Be firm about goals and flexible about how to attain
<br /> and public-sector development. (Hillsborough County, them. Steadfast commitment to goals and objectives is
<br /> Florida) essential in realizing long-term progress toward their
<br /> attainment. That commitment, however, should not be
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<br /> Don't cast too many stones until your own house is in confused with inflexibility when it comes to considera-
<br /> order. Corridors are comprised of many elements, both tion of alternative compliance practices. When possible,
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