1.2.3 Suburban Context
These are areas with medium development density, mixed land uses within and among structures, and varied setbacks. This is a moderately active zone, with residential and commercial development, multiple lanes with or without medians, and an increasingly complex built environment as shown in
. The design philosophy combines elements of rural and urban contexts:
- Consistent use of color changes in planting and building materials creates community identity and connectivity;
- Form and surface texture changes should be bold for visibility; and
- Plant material massing, especially within medians and at entries, should allow a clear, unobstructed view.
Figure 1-4: Suburban Context