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CHAPTER 2 VISION + PLANNING FRAMEWORK r� Create Special, Memorable Public Places and Open Space The Specific Plan seeks to create places, streets, and spaces that meet the needs of people at all stages of life; are safe and visually attractive; are accessible to users of different abilities; have their own distinctive identity; and contribute to local character. Key to the successful transformation of Bay Fair is creating a network of memorable public spaces. Special places such as parks, plazas, pedestrian -oriented "main streets," and shared streets can create a strong identity for the area as an important center of activity. Some examples of other successful pedestrian -oriented main street areas and public spaces near transit in the East Bay include Downtown San Leandro, Downtown Hayward, the Fruitvale station area in Oakland, and the emerging Fremont City Center area near Fremont BART. Some of the key features of the future open space network are as follows: Example ofcentra/park • A primary "special' and identifiable place should be located at the heart of the new transit village. The "special" place may be a plaza, "main street," or central park and may include public and/or interactive art. • New open spaces should be located to improve way -finding throughout the Plan Area. • Open space sizes, uses, and design types should be varied throughout the Plan Area. • At least one major open space should be located within the Plan Area. • Stormwater detention, swales, and green infrastructure should be integrated as an open space feature. • Estudillo Canal should become an attractive, ecologically valuable open space amenity over time. 4 imiw W Example ofplaza Example ofrestaurantpatio Example of pedestrian -only street 37