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Downtown Neighbors <br />°~~r <br />A. Downtown Neighbors <br />The core of downtown is a short walk from <br />the Civic Center, San Leandro Creek, city <br />library, historic rites, and the BAKT sta- <br />tion. It is bordered by officer and residen- <br />tial neighborhoods. At the center lien the <br />historic playa. This geography creates the <br />potential for a highdy livable downtown <br />where everything is within walking dis- <br />tance, including a transit station reaching <br />the surrounding region. <br />Recommendation: <br />Maintain and strengthen pedestrian <br />and transit connections to the down- <br />town from neighboring areas. <br />1 Dozvntosvn commercial <br />district. <br />The historic business and retail <br />core. <br />2 Historic plaza <br />Natural focal point of the <br />downtown. <br />3 Civic Center <br />Recently renovated, a fine <br />public spade. <br />4 Public Library <br />Short walk to downtown. <br />I San Leandro Creek ~ Root <br />Park <br />A dominant natural feature <br />with civic improvements. <br />G Historic District <br />Several historic structures <br />remain in this healthy residen- <br />tial neighborhood. <br />7 Residential Neighborhood <br />8 Uptown - Office District <br />Offices and residential area <br />provide strong economic link <br />to downtown. <br />9 BART station -regional link <br />Enhancing pedestrian experi- <br />ence from train to downtown <br />is critical. <br />10 Industrial District <br />San Leandro Downtocvn Plan & Urban Design Guidelines October 2000 page 45 <br />