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15 2. Each future development should have a mix of housing and commercial/retail development and publicly-accessible open spaces to provide an active interface between the new development and the Mall, and ensure that active spaces are integrated into the various new development projects in a manner that connects new and existing development. Conceptual locations and configurations for common open space areas are illustrated in Appendix A, Figure 2 and below, but may be configured differently provided that the following principles are met: • Each development should include at least one active, publicly-accessible, Common Open Space, generally located between the residential development and the Mall’s entries to provide a strong connection between the developments and the existing mall. • The total of all publicly-accessible open space area(s) shall be equivalent to at least 120 square feet per unit (e.g., a 300-unit project would provide a minimum of 0.82 acres of open space), with a minimum dimension of 60 feet including any surrounding sidewalks. This Common Open Space shall be in addition to the residential private open space or group open space provided within each project as an amenity for residents. • If the property owner has multiple projects and sufficient housing units, open spaces may be combined into a single larger open space, provided that it meets the same ratio of open space per unit. • Common open space areas may be located on the Mall side of the internal road circulation, with adjacent new active spaces (e.g. retail and restaurant uses), or may be across a road or a drive from the Mall. • A variety of types and sizes of publicly-accessible open spaces shall be provided, including hardscaped plazas and landscaped areas, open spaces that can accommodate active and passive recreation including some open spaces with play equipment or activity areas for children and families, locations for outdoor entertainment and dining, and shaded and unshaded spaces to account for weather at different times of the year. The publicly accessible open spaces are to be gathering spaces for the community as well as an exterior extension of the mall and connection to the mixed use housing developments.