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3. Traffic & Transportation Issues Citizens generally agreed that city streets, both existing and new, should be made safer and friendlier for pedestrians and bicyclists. There was also general agreement that residential streets in the Sector, including Hopkins, should be for relatively slow - moving traffic and that neighborhood character and pedestrian safety should take precedence over increased capacity and traffic flow. Residents suggested that narrow, tree -lined streets that maintain the character of the neighborhood should be favored over widened streets. Residents overwhelmingly oppose widening Hopkins into town from Wonder World Drive. In addition, most are in favor of designating "bike routes" in the Sector (particularly Belvin and San Antonio Streets). However, there are some concerns about child - safety and a few believe that this would only be appropriate with striped bike lanes and elimination of on- street parking. 4. Historic Preservation, Neighborhood Character, and Appearance of Development Preserving the character of the neighborhood is very important to Sector One residents. They believe that development and redevelopment in the Sector should recognize the existing traditional neighborhood character of the area and should fit in with this character. Particular features mentioned were: • predominantly single- family homes, "a place where owners want to live" • compatible architectural styles, emphasis on historic architecture (with HPC oversight) • appropriate building scale (i.e., no "big box" apartments or shopping centers) • less signage and better landscaping for commercial development • narrow streets with street trees • better use of the alleys that already exist • no "garagescapes" where garage doors are the dominant visual element from the street • parking generally behind buildings, not in "front yard" • a walkable neighborhood with pedestrian- friendly streets • front yards and porches • buried or hidden power lines • property maintenance It was the strong feeling of many of those at the meetings that design guidelines and design review for development is important for the Sector, if not citywide. 5. Drainage and Floodin Existing drainage and flooding problems are prevalent in the Sector and these issues are very important to affected residents. Residents are concerned about flooding and want to find ways to minimize the existing problems and avoid additional problems created by new development. Residents believe that everything should be done to ensure that new development does not increase the problem and that development should not be allowed in the Purgatory Creek floodway or floodplain and this land should be used for parks and trails. 6. Open Space and Hike /Bike Trail Citizens overwhelmingly support the creation of a linear park with hike /bike trails along the Purgatory Creek corridor, connecting Dunbar Park with the new 500+ acre greenspace. Sector One Stakeholders Meeting #2 Page 2 of 2