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Preliminary Internal Review Draft <br />Low Density Residential Neighborhood <br />Community Character <br />Description: Suburban, quiet residential <br />neighborhoods primarily made up of detached <br />single-family homes on mid -size to larger lots. <br />Focus on privacy and community character, with <br />limited attached and multifamily housing and a <br />variety of architectural styles. <br />Location: Found throughout the community, <br />particularly near parks and open space. This <br />placetype represents a significant portion of the <br />city. <br />Transportation and Connectivity <br />• Design streets for lower speeds with traffic <br />calming measures like speed bumps, curb <br />extensions, and roundabouts for safety. <br />• Provide continuous sidewalks and <br />integrated trails connecting homes to <br />parks, schools, and amenities. <br />• Ensure trails and sidewalks link to regional <br />networks for access to open spaces and <br />community centers. <br />Uses <br />Primary: Detached single-family homes; ADUs, <br />duplexes, townhomes and rowhomes based on <br />neighborhood context. <br />Secondary: Parks, open spaces, and <br />neighborhood amenities such as a community <br />centers, places of worship, or schools. <br />Density and Scale: 1-8 DU/acres; Up to <br />2-2 1 stories considered in context to adjacent <br />neighborhoods <br />Development Considerations <br />• Maintain a quiet, residential character with <br />open spaces and green corridors. <br />• Use cohesive architectural styles and <br />consistent setbacks for neighborhood identity. <br />• Ensure smooth transitions to higher -density <br />areas with small-scale community services like <br />parks, schools, and places of worship. <br />• Provide accessible parks, trails, and <br />greenways to promote outdoor activities and <br />social interaction. <br />• Integrate local parks and open spaces as <br />community gathering spots. <br />Factors Influencing Growth 141 <br />