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Section F: Public Realm Unlike the Esplanade walkway, the treatment of these transitional spaces will vary in their use, design, and materials reflecting the district's unique characteristics. Coordination of design and engineering will be critical between the Esplanade projects and the upland development of Waterfront Place Central. These guidelines recommend character, quality, and standards for design to create a very special and unique new community. The following characterizations of the Esplanade areas give a general sense of the distinct qualities. Other sections of these guidelines should also be consulted to gleam the overall character that will be established through the streetscape, and through the developed sites and buildings in each district. • East - At Fisherman's Harbor, the transition zone will accommodate grade chances and restaurants with patio seating. As the major commercial retail area, the Fisherman's Harbor will take advantage of views with seating areas for cafes, restaurants, and windows. Grade changes should be used to enhance these views and create terraces, walls and planting. Access noted to the proposed Central Marina walking docks and activities barges will also be included. The Esplanade serves as the pedestrian and bike connection for shops, the plaza and Seiner Wharf and points beyond on the South Docks and Port Gardner Landing. • South—The South Esplanade borders the Central Marina docks, which has slips for permanent and visiting boat moorage. A large parking area services the marina and runs the entire length of the South Esplanade to the north of the Esplanade. The transitional zone between the 20' Esplanade and parking area will be characterized by a low planted buffer, integrated seating, transitional pedestrian access ways, and marina service buildings and facilities. Access from the Esplanade to the boat docks will be through the secure access gate structures with gangways to the docks and slips. Pedestrian crossings will connect walkers from the Esplanade through to the cross streets and the Loop. gig ..3114r - y �{,�! 1 - - Ulr , ACCESS NODE - TRANSITION TRANSITION ZONE ZONE SEATING ESPLANADE TRAVEL ZONE Figure 20 Sketch from Port Gardner Wharf Showing How Site Transitions Between Parking and the Esplanade • West- The west Esplanade borders the area envisioned for development of a hotel and restaurant, and a public park. The transition zone of the Esplanade will be seamless with 2014 Waterfront Place Central Supplemental Design Guidelines -68-