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Arroyos and Canals Pleasanton's arroyos and canals are defining features of the community which have influenced past development decisions and offer future open-space linkage opportunities. Even more than the railroad corridors, they open up vistas to distant hills, provide open space within the heart of the city,-~ ~'~ establish habitats for various forms of plant and wildlife; and allow a_teavenue for trails. Adjacent to several arroyos arc ~~edestrian and bicycle pathways that arc s~ifcly ticplrlted from vehicle traffic. [moved below] . . i --- - ~ - - - --- ----a------ -----a- --- - ------ - - • ------~ ----_ .___ __~__.. _ _~»_. Sustainability The concept of sustainability and sustainable development is embedded in Pleasanton's community character in various ways. These include: • The preservation ~f open spaces which frame the City and encourage urban infill where development can be served most efficienti~ • The preservation and reuse of older and historic structures in the Downtown which saves the use of resources and energy, and creates linkages between the past, present, and future. • The design of commercial areas. especially the Downtown, which attract businesses that contribute to the ongoing economic vitality of the community, • The City's urban design which places schools, parks and neighborhood shoRping centers close to residential areas. • Landscaping that provides shade and is sparing in water use. SPECIAL INTEREST AREAS [moved here] Pleasanton includes many clearly identified design districts such as the Downtown, Hacienda and Bernal Corporate business parks, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Foothill Road area, etc. use-'171e design ~)f specific areas impacts Pleasanton's character in positive and negative wars. tilanv _areas arc highly visible, and assist residents and visitors in visualizing the city's structure and layout-titer rirnaiido o :,ao..s.. ,:rL, o o ,.L' :ate ~~:~ :tel. tl~ l ~ ti 1 . F rl, . ~''r Y .. ....,,......~.. ..,..... ,..,..,.., ... .... ~' ... ~, .. ~rJ~ v. vv~ a v aua. ~ .a~-. ~Onll' a1l'a5 I:ICk C~USlI1tV maintenance and are in need of upgrades. The design - and maintenance of €~re Community CharacterO11G07 redline 1~-J 1/03/2007