Urban Design Principles
The development team is committed to ensuring high quality urban design. The State Center redevelopment project will acheive this by adhering to the following design principles:
- Re use 1st (as appropriate)
- Celebrate Diversity
- Be Inclusive
- Create Value – Shared Prosperity
- Debt and Equity Partners
- Companies on the Project Team
- Existing Community Residents and Businesses
- Proposed Community Residents and Businesses
- Activate Ground Level Uses
- Make Development Organic - Evolved over Time – Authentic Connected and Seamless
- Maximize Use & Interest in Public Open Space
- Embrace Mixed-Use
- Promote Public Transportation i.e.: Non-car options
- Create Options for Car and Non-car Activity
- Ensure Safety & Connectivity for all Modes
- Look for Opportunities to Increase Connectivity & Provide Focal Points
- Think Long Term Sustainability in Decision Process (Resource Conservation, Flexibility for Long Term Economic Viability, etc)
- Allow for Density While Keeping Superior Experiences for Inhabitants
- Integrate – Respect - Celebrate Existing History & Culture
- Fully Integrate The Planning Process w/Community Groups, Institutional Stakeholders, City and State
- Plan w/Existing Residents & Businesses Growing in the New Plan