Mixed-used development and Riparian forest habitat interface

From CollabLandWiki

Ideas for Combining a Mixed-Use Development with a Riparian Forest Habitat

• Increase intensity of trees and shrubs to better enhance the Riparian Forest characteristics
• Bringing these characteristics with help the runoff and water problems along with taking care of the pollutants and fertilizers within the root systems. This will keep the bodies of water clean.
• Along the creek in the designated design area is perfect for creating the Riparian Forest.

Overall Objectives

1. Enhance interior forest & Riparian habitat quality
2. Improve connectivity of existing habitat & introduction to a new habitat
3. Improve storm water management in a creative way
4. Provide clear linkage to a light rail transit stop-which is within walking or biking distance of site
5. Improve quality of life and sense of belonging within a community
6. Making the mixed use areas more affordable for all people of the community
7. Preserving green space and allowing the Riparian habitat to succeed

Site Specifications

6.8 acres zoned for commercial/residential mixed use development

• To the north: Mixed use development

• To the south: Industrial uses

• To the northwest: Multi-family residential development

• To the west: Municipal nature park - plant life here is similar to plants along the creek

• Public transit stop to the east

• Designated Habitat Conservation Areas (HCA’s) around the wetland area