Detailed Design
This section identifies and provides implementation guidance for nine strategies to include throughout the design and management of all urban greenspaces. These are non-site specific strategies that apply within each of the urban typologies described in the Site Design section. Each strategy provides benefits to human health and urban biodiversity.
Typical contexts and documents in which these strategies may be relevant include: project design and construction documents (ex. site plans and design details, planting schedules, and specifications), design standards and typical details for a park system or other greenspace type, and operations and management plans.
This section identifies and provides implementation guidance for nine strategies to include throughout the design and management of all urban greenspaces. These are non-site specific strategies that apply within each of the urban typologies described in the Site Design section. Each strategy provides benefits to human health and urban biodiversity.
Typical contexts and documents in which these strategies may be relevant include: project design and construction documents (ex. site plans and design details, planting schedules, and specifications), design standards and typical details for a park system or other greenspace type, and operations and management plans.
Detailed Design Strategies
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Habitat Complexity
Multi-scale species diversity including habitat diversity, structural complexity, and plant diversity
Native Plants
Plants that define and structure native habitat types while providing native wildlife support
Urban Trees and Forest
The collection of trees growing within a city from street trees to remnant native forest
Water Features
Small urban water features such as ponds, wetlands, streams, and fountains
Garden Spaces
Cultivation spaces including community farms, backyard plots, and edible landscaping
Managed Access
Managing access to sensitive habitat, while maintaining views and awe-inspiring experiences