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Arroyos and Canals !'leasanton's arroyos and canals are defining fearures of the community which have influenced past development decisions and offer future open-space linkage opportunities. I~ven more than the railroad corridors, they open up vistas to distant hills, provide open space within the heart of the city.~ .dditioA, they esrablish habitats for various forms of plant and wildlife; and allow a_re:tvenlle for trails. Adjacent to several arroyos are pedestrian and bicycle pathways that are safely separated from vehicle traffic. jmoved below] Bridge erossing" of the ...ter...}s "re signifie.nt , istul element,l. .\Ithough they h.,e beeA I.nd.c'pe<l .nd enh.need ..itl. 'peei,,1 feneing ..ithin tl.e II.eien"'. BlIsine,l.l 1'",1<, .Iollle otl.e13 h.,e been "Colted in male of, lIlilit"ri.n l..."mer .,'ith solid uiling' .nd eh.inlinl, fencing. SOlllC e.u:cptiot1:i afe tilt: old ~\no)o de Ix Lag1:1na bridge at Bern.it .\.enuc, ,Hul the Vuona Road Bridge "hich i. no.. limited to pede.'tnaA u"e OAI) . [moved IIp!-,Il,e g~n~t.ll ,Ueet 1"t1erns sf the Cit) . 'I) .. idel) from the trsdition.1 grid of the DO~fltoHn to t110U: ~rie:all} 31:l1nllbnI1 ~ubd.i.bien cui de 3."t: pattcrn:.i in nc....cr hou3ing dc.clopn.cnt3. .\ l1'l.uch hUgt:I .leak UJ.,lI;! [Mttan e.li.ltl ....ithin the bu.Jinc::i3 parh3. The Bcrnal..:\.t:llUC/V.dk} ",\.cnul.:: ltier-Ioosel) define, tl.e older inner core sf the Cit). centered on the DOMlto,,"n. The Cit}'s nrain arterial ,11:fCct3 alllcilu to the 1)0... nto... 11, (uItl.er II.::infon:ing that area ...1 a t.'U,jUI COlll11lUnit) foctlJ. Sustainability 'l1,e concept of sustainability and sustainable development is embedded III !,Ieasanton's community character in various ways. '111ese include: . The preservation of open spaces which frame the City and encollra~e urban infill where development can be served most efficiently. . The preservation and reuse of older and historic structures in the Downtown which saves the lIse of resources and energy. and creates linkal'es between the past. present. and future. . '111< design of commercial areas. especially the Downtown. which attract businesses that contribute to the ongoing economic vitalit.y of the community. . The City's urban desi!!n which places schools. parks and neighborhood shopping centers close to residential arcas. . I .andscaping that provides shade and is sparing in water use. SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS- [moved here] Pleasanton includes many clearly identilied design districts such as the Downtown, Hacienda and Bernal Corporate business parks, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Foothill Road area. etc. +fiese-The design of specific areas impacts !,Ieasanton's character in positive and nC[~ative ways. I\lany _areas are highly visible. and assist residents and visitors in visualizing the city's structure and layout-aOO flrs...iae resitleAls with 8 sense of ideAtity with the Aeighborhss8s sf the City. Some areas lack 'luality maintenance and are in need of uplI'rades. The design compatibility and maintenance of ftttttre Community Chamctcr 011 (M}7 rcJlinc 10-5 12/27 !2JXtll