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defined building edges. In portions of the Plan, development is proposed at somewhat higher <br />densities than typically prevail in suburban communities, and both residentia] and non- <br />residential development are included in close proximity to each other. The circulation plan <br />emphasizes pedestrian movement, transit and other non-automobile circulation, and convetuent <br />movement of passenger cats. <br />PLANNING OBJECTIVES <br />The Land Use Diagram: Figure 3-1 shows [he arrangement of land uses for Phase I of the <br />Planning Area which are intended to accomplish a wide range of planning objectives and <br />special planning strategies for the area, including neo-traditional concepts. The summary of <br />objectives derived from the following chapters of this Plan (presented below) provides an <br />overview of the numerous and inter-related planning strategies anticipated for development of <br />the Planning Area. <br />Land Use Element <br />1. To create a conccntrxtion of public uses on the site of high value to the Pleasanton <br />community while accommodating high quality, special neighborhoods for people of <br />varied means to live and work. <br />2. To provide sufficient land for distinct but inter-connected residential neighborhoods <br />accommodating a maximum of 600 housing units and providing a wide variety of <br />household types and affordability levels. <br />3. To provide neighborhood-serving retail commercial uses and a major employment <br />center in a centrally located area that creates a community focal point and that <br />encourages the reduction of vehicle trips by fostering pedestrian access through its <br />proximity to and integration with residentia] uses. <br />4. To provide park facilities that meet the neighborhood park needs of future residents of <br />the Phase I planning area. <br />5. To preserve key visual resources and natural habitat areas within the site as open space. <br />z-z <br />