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Moffett Park Specific Plan
Open Space and Urban Ecology
Workshop
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Open Space and Urban Ecology Workshop Agenda
INTERACTIVE PUBLIC MEETING
1. (6:00) Welcome/Roll Call
2. (6:05) Facilitation Protocol
3. (6:10) Urban Ecology Overview (10 min)
4. (6:20) Open Space Presentation (40 min)
5. (7:00) Round Table Discussion (30 min)
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
6. (7:30) Public Comment (1.5 min each)
7. (8:15) City Council Study Session
8. (9:00) Adjourn
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Provide an update on the
Moffett Park Specific Plan
process and schedule
Review vision and guiding
principles for Moffett Park
Present Open Space and
Urban Ecology overview and
policy framework for Specific
Plan
Answer questions about open
space and urban ecology and
receive feedback on the
proposed plan and policies
The purpose of today’s meeting is…
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1. Draft open space goals and park typology:
o Greenbelt – Ecological Corridor, Natural Areas – Ecological Patches o District/Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Mini-Parks and Plazas
2. Removal of roadway to create more open space & district connectivity
3. Policy guidance on multi-use fields in the plan area
4. Setbacks along east & west channels to create new open space and urban ecology areas
5. Creation of Ecological Overlay Zone (EOZ)
6. Proposed conceptual open space network
7. Target for publicly accessible open space within MPSP City Council Input Needed on Open Space Concepts
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• How did we get to where we are today?
• Studies
• Working meetings
• Collaborations
• Surveys
• Public input
• Public hearings
Previous CC Direction Review
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• Live Polling with Mentimeter
• Round Table Discussion
• Public Comment
• Office Hours, Tuesday, March 15th, Noon
• Upcoming Study Sessions and Public Hearings
• Website
https://www.moffettparksp.com/
Opportunities for Public Input
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Vision and Principles
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Vision Statement
Moffett Park is an integral part of Sunnyvale and
is a well-connected ecological innovation district
with a diverse mix of uses that serves as a model
of resilience, climate protection, equity and
economic opportunity.
Redefine the Moffett Park Specific Plan as an “Ecological and Innovation District” Moffett Park Specific Plan19 March 7, 2022
City Council Land Use Direction - 5/2021
Lockheed
Martin Core
Campus
Activity Center
Residential
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Mixed-Use Activity Center
Neighborhood Corner
MPSP Boundary
Office/R+D/Start-up
Residential or Office
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ECO-DISTRICT
- “The Eco-Districts approach is a comprehensive
strategy to accelerate sustainable development
at the neighborhood scale by integrating
building and infrastructure projects with
community and individual action.”
- -EcoDistricts Protocol
- "Maintaining functioning urban ecosystems can
significantly improve human health and well-
being...and help contribute to climate-change
mitigation and adaptation."
- Cities and Biodiversity Outlook (Secretariat of the
Convention on Biological Diversity)
INNOVATION DISTRICT
“geographic areas where leading-edge
anchor institutions and companies cluster
and connect with start-ups, business
incubators, and accelerators. They are also
physically compact, transit-accessible, and
technically-wired and offer mixed-use
housing, office, and retail.”“The Rise of
Innovation Districts"“
- Brookings Institute Metropolitan Policy
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Create a healthy, resilient, and biodiverse
environment. 5
• A diverse, high-quality street and open space network • Opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and ecological health.
• Connect people to nature and the Bay
• Broad range of publicly accessible open space types and amenities
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Create a healthy, resilient, and biodiverse
environment. 6
• Enhance ecosystems and support biodiversity
• Restore biological function and habitat quality
• Robust urban forest
• Nature-based solutions and hybrid infrastructure
• Identity and attraction based on the urban ecology
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How Can Urban Ecology Improve MP?
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South Bay
Wetland
Restoration
Wetland
Restoration
Wetland
Restoration
Permanente
Creek
Stevens
Creek West
Channel
East
Channel
Creek
Delta
Wetland
Restoration
Wetland
Restoration
Guadalupe
Slough
Twin
Creeks
Baylands
Park
Shoreline
Park
Baylands
Nature
Preservation
Shoreline
Natural Study
Area
Connecting people and ecology
Credit: Google Inc.
Moffett Park Specific Plan Area
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Open Space
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In 2018, California responded to changing needs and
conditions by establishing its own broad and innovative definition of open space:
What is Open Space?
• Areas of ecological and ecosystems value
• Rivers, streams, bays, marshes
and estuaries
• Beaches, lakeshores, riverbanks and
watershed lands Links between
recreation and
open space reservations
• Forested lands
• Agricultural lands
• Groundwater management lands
• Recreation areas
• Areas of cultural, historic or scenic value
• Links between recreation and
open space reservations
• Utility easements and trails
• Open spaces maintained for public
health and safety
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Open Space Context (outside Moffett Park)
1. Moffett Field Golf Course
2. Land Fill Open Space
3. Bay Trail
4. Twin Creeks Sports Complex
5. Baylands Park
6. Sunnyvale Golf Course
1 2
4 5
6 3
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Proposed Primary Active Transportation Connections
1. Connections to the Bay Trail
2. Future East Channel Crossing
3. Existing Borregas Crossing
4. Future Mary Ave Crossing
4 1
2 4
3 1
1 Primary Active
Transportation Connections
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Existing Green Spaces (in and near Moffett Park)
East ChannelWest ChannelSeasonal Wetland
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Parks of the Future, 2009 (Policy Goals relevant to Moffett Park) • Level of Service: Current Citywide target of 5.34 acres per 1000 residents • Additional Neighborhood Parks
• Developing two (2) new community parks (City-wide)
• Pursuing opportunities for trail development along the Sunnyvale East and West Channels.
• Programming for teens and adults,
• Increased programming is desired in the following areas:
o Special events/cultural celebrations;
o Nature programs;
o Outdoor active recreation; and
o Older adults (50+).
Current City Policy and Public Open Space Goals
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City of Sunnyvale
• Sunnyvale General Plan: 5.34 acres / 1,000 residents
• Sunnyvale Subdivision/Zoning Code: 5 acres / 1,000 residents • Lawrence Station: 5.0 acres / 1,000 residents
Regional Benchmarks
• Mountain View: 3.0 acres / 1,000 residents
• North Bayshore: Mountain View: Approx. 3.0 acres / 1,000 residents • City of Santa Clara: 2.53 acres / 1,000 residents
• Related Santa Clara: 4.6 acres / 1,000 residents
• Warm Springs Innovation District: 5.0 acres / 1,000 residents National Recreation and Park Association: 4 - 6 acres / 1000 residents Open Space Allocation – Key Polices and Benchmarks
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Factors include:
• Provides park area to provide access/walkability
• Reflects State and National standards
• Represents enough area to adequately serve future growth • Reflects specific improvements expected in an area plan How did they decide how much open space?
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Draft Open Space Goals for the MPSP
Public Open Spaces are vital civic infrastructure that provide places for respite, recreation, social and cultural life.
• Welcoming
• Connected
• Accessible
• Social
• Healthy
• Biodiverse and Resilient
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Open Space Goals
ESTABLISH A GREEN NETWORK OPEN SPACE ADJACENT TO
TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBLE AMENITIES FOR ALL BIODIVERSITY & HABITAT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
SCHOOL PARK CONNECTIVITY TO LOCAL PARKS AND TRAILS
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Park and Open Space Types
GREENBELT – ECOLOGICAL
CORRIDORS
NATURAL AREAS - ECOLOGICAL
PATCHES
MINI PARKS AND PLAZASNEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
DISTRICT / COMMUNITY PARKS
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Greenbelt – Ecological Corridor
o Scale: 40 – 300 feet in width
o Potential Program:
• Multiuse Trails (shared pedestrian and bicycle
• Separated Bikeways (where appropriate)
• Pedestrian pathways
• Small gathering and seating areas.
• Urban Ecology (Refer to urban ecology guidelines)
• Interpretive Program (history and ecology)
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Natural Area – Ecological Patch
o Scale: Min 2 – 10+ acres
o Program:
• Preservation/restoration of habitat
• Multiuse Trails
• Nature Trails and Bird Watching
• Picnicking
• Limited public/pet access
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Community Park
o Scale: 9 -20 acres
o Service Area – Community/District wide
o Potential Program:
• Destination Play Space
• Active Recreation Courts and Fields
• Civic/Cultural Event Spaces
• Picnic Areas
• Potential Co-location with a School Site
• Stormwater Treatment
• Urban Ecology
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Neighborhood Park
o Scale: 3 – 8 acres
o Service Area: ½ mile
o Potential Program:
• Play Spaces
• Picnic Areas
• Court Sports
• Community gathering/event spaces
• Community Gardens
• Dog Parks
• Stormwater Treatment Areas
• Urban Ecology
• Fitness Equipment
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Mini-Parks & Plazas
o Scale: ¼ - 1 acre
o Service Area: Neighborhood
o Potential Program:
• Community Events and Gatherings (i.e., markets and festivals) • Cultural Events and Performances
• Outdoor Dining Areas
• Seating Areas
• Tot Lot
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Open Space Network and Types
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Future Large Parks
Future Large Parks
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Future Large Parks
14-16
ACRES
9-10
ACRES
Future Large Parks
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Community Park Scale Precedents
PONDEROSA PARK – 12 AC (ex. school yard) Washington Park –11 AC
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Provide feedback:
• Draft open space goals and park typology:
▪Greenbelt – Ecological Corridor
▪Natural Areas – Ecological Patches
▪District/Community Parks
▪Neighborhood Parks
▪Mini-Parks and Plazas
Key Considerations for City Council
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Caspian Park and Promenade
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Caspian Park and Promenade
Existing ROW
• Total Caspian ROW = 2.5 acres
• Between Borregas and Geneva, a new narrower laneway for vehicle traffic will be required south of the Caspian Promenade Open Space Moffett Park Specific Plan48 March 7, 2022
Caspian Drive - Existing
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Caspian Drive - Existing
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Provide Feedback:
• Removal of roadway to create more open space & district connectivity
Key Considerations for City Council
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Multi-Use Field Policies
• Minimum one open field/flexible recreation areas
• 50 x 100 yards minimum or equivalent to a high school soccer field • Minimum three open field/flexible recreation areas
• 35 x 65 yards minimum or equivalent to a 10U soccer field • Guidance: When and where possible, increase the quantity of multi-use flex fields to include more opportunities for informal and youth athletics.
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Potential Multi-Use Field Locations
Potential
Multi-Use/Flex-fields
Potential
Full-size Flex-field
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Provide feedback:
• Policy guidance on multi-use fields in the plan area
Key Considerations for City Council
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Urban Ecology
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Transitioning to an Eco-District – Benefits of Integration
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Transitioning to an Eco-District and Benefits of Integration
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Transitioning to an Eco-District – Patches
● Improve ecological value of all open
spaces (from civic to natural areas)
● Increase accessibility
● Add Ecological Patches
○ Biodiversity Hubs
(green spaces > 10 acres)
○ Habitat Patches
(green spaces > 2 acres)
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Transitioning to an Eco-District – Connections
● Improve Matrix Quality
● Add Connections
● Enhance value of the channels
● Connecting Patches/Hubs
● Increase Urban Forest
● Streets + Building Setbacks
● Private + Public Open Spaces
● Plant native vegetation
● Integrate stormwater and ecology
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Open Space Network – Urban Ecology Matrix
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• Integrate open space, urban ecology, and flood control East and West Channels
● Biodiversity hub
● Pollution/runoff management
● Regional habitat connection
● Regional active mobility connection
● Passive recreation and open space
● Urban heat island mitigation
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Approved 360 Caribbean Project – Artist Rendering
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West Channel
Multi-use
Path
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Proposed Standards + Policy:
• Existing Valley Water ROW
o ~5 acres, ~85 feet wide
• Open Space Area (240 ft wide)
• Building-to-building (300 ft)
• New Open Space (~7 acres)
• Total Open Space (~12 acres) (not including Google 360) • Local/Native and Riparian Plantings
• Minimize Impervious Surfaces
West Channel
Proposed Public Open Space Setback
Proposed Building Setback
Setback would
not be required
for existing
buildings
No Setback or
Dedication
Requirement for
Fire Station
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East Channel
Multi-use
Path
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East Channel
Proposed Building Setback
Existing PGE Transmission Lines
Existing PGE Required Setback
City Proposed Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing
Proposed Standards + Policy:
• Existing Valley Water ROW
o ~13.75 acres, ~240 feet wide
• Building-to-building (378 ft)
• New Open Space (~3 acres)
• PGE ROW Open Space (~4 acres)
• Total Open Space (~20.75 acres)
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Provide feedback:
• Setbacks along east & west channels to create new open space and urban ecology areas
Key Considerations for City Council
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North Lockheed Martin North Campus Edge
Peery Park
Proposed Mary Avenue Overpass
Proposed Discovery Way
Street + Greenway Extension
North Lockheed Area
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North Lockheed Martin North Campus Edge
Biological Survey (2020)
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SFEI – Terrestrial Buffers
Existing Developed Area
(no CEQA impact for
new development)
3 Increments of terrestrial buffer
benefits:
• 100' = water quality
(nutrients and pollutant removal)
• 330' = habitat quality
(functional habitat for diverse subset
of wetland species)
• 650' = comprehensive support
for wildlife and plants
(not feasible with allowed land use and
existing development/infrastructure)
CEQA will NOT identify ecological
impact for existing developed area
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Plan Recommendations
330 ft
Wetland
Buffer
Future
Developable
Area
Existing Wetland/
Stormwater Area
New Open Space
200 ft
Channel
Buffer
~85 acres
~17 acres
~30 acres
Proposed Ecological Overlay Zone
• Create Ecological Overlay Zone (EOZ)
• Multi-purpose wetland,
stormwater management, and
public recreation/viewing area
• Existing Stormwater Ponds
(85 acres)
• Expand Ecological Overlay Zone with
Terrestrial Buffers
(+17 acres)
• Create new open spaces within
buffer area
Proposed Terrestrial Buffers
Future
Lockheed Martin
Core Campus
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Ecological Overlay Zone
• Ecological Overlay Zone (EOZ):
• Within 330 ft of delineated wetlands
• Within 200 ft of Lockheed Martin Channels
• New buildings placed outside of the EOZ
• Landscape design - Local native plants selected
• Impervious area - Impervious areas minimized within the EOZ • Low intensity outdoor lighting
• Comply with City Bird Safe Requirements
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Provide feedback:
• Creation of Ecological Overlay Zone (EOZ)
Key Considerations for City Council
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Open Space Network
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An Innovative Open Space Network
PUBLIC
PARKS
AND
OPEN SPACE
CAMPUS
STREETS/
PATHWAYS
RESIDENTIAL
Retail/
Activity
Centers
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Open Space Network and Types
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• Consistent with Current City Policy:
5.34 acres / 1,000 residents
• Moffett Park Specific Plan:
20,000 units 42,000 residents =
224 acres @ 5.34 acres / 1,000 residents
Open Space Allocation in MPSP – Proposed Policy
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Goals for Parks and Open Spaces by area
Open Space Area By Type Area Range
(acres)
Approx. % of Open
Space
Natural Area - Ecological Patch 80-85 36%
Greenway - Ecological Corridor 45-50 21%
Community Park* 25 - 30 11%
Neighborhood Park 50-55 23%
Mini Park - Plaza – Paseo - Diagonal 15-20 10%
215-240 100%
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Open Space – Programmatic Policies
Accessibility/Walkshed: Open Spaces shall be located to provide a universally accessible route from all residential buildings to a neighborhood serving park with a ¼ -1/2 mile or 10-minute avg. pace walk.
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Provide Feedback:
• Proposed conceptual open space network
• Target for publicly accessible open space within MPSP Key Considerations for City Council
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Mentimeter Feedback
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Process Overview
Topical Study Sessions Draft Specific Plan Review + Public Hearings Environmental Review
Plan
Adoption
Policy Discussions
• Land Use
• Mobility
• Community Benefits and
Affordable Housing
Plan Review
Community Outreach Events
• Planning Commission
• City Council
• Other Commissions
Spring 2022 Summer 2022 Fall 2022
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INPUT:
1. Live Polling
2. Round Table Discussion
o Ask and rank questions on Menti.com
o Moderator will choose questions
3. Public Comment
o 90 sec per speaker
4. Office Hours
o March 15, @Noon
5. Website/Email
Today’s Workshop
1. (6:00) Welcome/Roll Call
2. (6:05) Facilitation Protocol
3. (6:10) Urban Ecology Overview (10 min)
4. (6:50) Open Space Presentation (40 min)
5. (7:10) Round Table Discussion (30 min)
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION
6. (7:45) Public Comment (1.5 min each)
7. (8:15) City Council Study Session
8. (9:00) Adjourn
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[email protected]
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Round Table Discussion
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Round Table Discussion Panel - Open Space
City of Sunnyvale
• Trudi Ryan, Director, Community Development
• Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works
• Connie Verceles, Assistant to the City Manager
• Michelle King, Principal Planner
Raimi + Associates
Eric Yurkovich, Principal
Chris Sensenig, Senior Associate
CMG Landscape Architecture
Chris Guillard, Partner
SF Estuary Institute
Robin Grossinger, Senior Advisor
Karen Verpeet, Managing Director of
the Resilient Landscapes Program
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CC Study Session
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1. Draft open space goals and park typology:
o Greenbelt – Ecological Corridor, Natural Areas – Ecological Patches o District/Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Mini-Parks and Plazas
2. Removal of roadway to create more open space & district connectivity
3. Policy guidance on multi-use fields in the plan area
4. Setbacks along east & west channels to create new open space and urban ecology areas
5. Creation of Ecological Overlay Zone (EOZ)
6. Proposed conceptual open space network
7. Target for publicly accessible open space within MPSP City Council Input Needed on Open Space Concepts