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PLAN ELEMENTS <br /> Cr) <br /> • Management and Programming: Provision for maintenance and security is <br /> as essential to a successful urban park as its design. Experience in other <br /> cities has shown that the most successful and heavily used parks are those <br /> with numerous programmed activities such as lunch concerts, displays, c*) <br /> events, art shows, etc. �? <br /> • Access: All parks should be connected to attractive walking streets and, <br /> where possible bicycle paths and transit lines. Generally, parks on highly <br /> visible corners near other activity centers are most used. <br /> The appendices include resources and further suggestions for refining a <br /> downtown open space strategy. <br /> Proposed Open Space Actions <br /> 0-1 Construct open space to support a growing downtown residential Supply creates demand. A good new space <br /> population. builds its constituency—gets people into new <br /> While the amount and nature of the needed open space is not determined habits, like eating outdoors;induces them to <br /> at this time, some provision for one or more small open spaces in the use new paths. <br /> Grand/Rucker/Hoyt Avenues area should be considered. A small amount of William Whyte: <br /> individual open space is required for each new residential unit. However, The City <br /> some form of Neighborhood Park is needed, designed specifically for the <br /> needs of local residents. Even in downtowns an effort should be made to <br /> create residential neighborhoods, not just housing. A local park or set of <br /> open spaces is a critical ingredient in building a neighborhood. <br /> 0-2 Institute a program to encourage developers to include open spaces <br /> as part of their developments. The optical leverage of open air cafés is <br /> Small open spaces for dining, relaxing or other passive activities can tremendous. For basic props nothing more <br /> significantly enhance the urban environment, especially if they are is needed than several stacks of chairs and <br /> adjacent to active uses such as shops or eating and drinking tables and some canvas. Put up the tables, <br /> bring on the waitresses and the customers, <br /> establishments. The bonus system to allow greater building height and and the visual effect can be stunning. <br /> bulk in the Land Use chapter includes incentives for providing such open <br /> spaces and the standards accompanying this plan include provisions that William Whyte: <br /> will help ensure that the plazas and open spaces are inviting and useful. The City <br /> EVERETT DOWNTOWN PLAN – DRAFT 6/29/2006 91 <br />