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Design Review Guidelines for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings

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Guideline A-7: Residential Open Space

photo by GGLO 		 Residential projects should be sited to maximize opportunities for creating usable, attractive, well-integrated open space.


Examples and Explanations
Residential buildings are encouraged to consider these site planning elements:

  • Courtyards which organize architectural elements, while providing a common garden or other uses.
  • Entry enhancement such as landscaping along a common pathway.
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Last Updated: July 15, 2005