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Urban Form Downtown and the Skyline The height of buildings in a city's center conveys a sense of the character and intensity of the area, ------ and it also exemplifies the visual importance within - :::.: - Tf.-;- — the broader community. The center of Metro ,} M , - Everett and the height of buildings contribute to an " understanding of how the area is organized and the `Tar 4 '' imiletvTT ! ' a importance of its various functions. `� ",' ,,e'�, . Ilir , 2 w,,, u Metro Everett is a key location of the city in J. -"- i t` a" $ ti- P'r:11Iti .__ planning for increased population growth. With little available undeveloped land left, the city must grow up as it can no longer grow out. Increasing building heights to accommodate growth provides an opportunity for the city to make a positive impact on the future skyline, while ensuring little negative impact on surrounding lower density neighborhoods. Design for Uses Multi-family Residential All new multi-family residential developments should thoughtfully engage v the streetscape and have a clear connection to the public realm with d ‘fl' A pedestrian access, windows, architectural details, and well-designed and [A `� 'i �_ .......,-,...-111 �3 maintained landscaping. The scale of the development should complement ,i ' 1 '� 4- 11 II the character of the surrounding area. ,I` r. 1 . 1 '} - # i V I' ' ' a -L 't_ ' 1.1 viii Chapter 8,Urban Design 3 August 29,2018