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<br />. <br /> <br />URBAN DESIGN ELEMENT <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />A very positive feature of many paths in Santa Ana is their ability to <br />communica~ to ~ and pedestrians, the Identity of 1he dJaIrIcts <br />they hverse. These paths <ïOr'Mty a better sense of place and facilitate <br />the creation of a strong city form. This is due, inJarge measure, to the <br />unique cultural diversity and historic heritage of the Santa Ana <br />neighborhoods which are portrayed by the physical attributes and <br />character of these paths. For example, Main Street. First Street, and <br />Santa Ana BoufeY8'd convey procession to the Downtown, <br /> <br />Vehicle circutation is given precedence over pedestrian movement In <br />strip oriented ccmrnetdaI deVelopment The only significantpedeslrian <br />path is Fourth Street as I passes through downtown. This pedestrtan <br />path has a very strong presence in the City and the community, <br />providing a variety of amenities, such as retaH shopping, ofIœ. <br />services. and entertainment uses which complement each other and <br />attract people. Other streets have the potential to accommodate both <br />vehicle and pedestrian movement. especially Main Street and other <br />downtown streets. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Nodes <br /> <br />Nodes arear.. of compatible and fntensIve activities. Nodes typically have <br />.identiffabJe boundaries which. through unique design characteristics. provide <br />a clear sense of place. A well- defined node,. containing sharply defined <br />boundaries, is very effective in promoting unåty of design, purpose, and <br />aesthetics. Key design issues related to nodes in the City incfude the <br />following: <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Some nodes in the City are intended to serve as district centers as <br />indicated in the Land Use Bement One Broadway Plaza District <br />Center is an example. The DIstrict Center concept was <br />developed to promote the conœntration d assorted activities in <br />specific areas of the City. Each of the district centers has <br />excellent automobile. bus. and pedestrian access since trey are <br />Intended to be destination points. <br /> <br />Some examples of nodes incfude the CiVic Center which <br />accommodates numerous govemmentagencles; Hutton Centerwhich <br />contains a mix of office buildings; Santa Ana CoJIege, which provide$ a <br />mix of Institutional uses; and a number of evolving recreational nodes <br />such as the Santa Ana Zoo and Bowers Museum. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Resolution No. 2004-021 <br />Page 39 of 44 <br />