TIANJIN STUDIO 2012 ENHANCING USES + COMMUNITY FACILITIES INTRODUCTION In order to survive and prosper, a residential area must contain the necessary community facilities to attract and retain a diverse population. Vibrant and sustainable communities generally contain a variety of facilities, ranging from the basic necessities for daily life to the innovative and exciting facilities that attract residents to the neighborhood. Community facilities play the important role of creating a social environment that complements and enhances the physical environment of a neighborhood. Community facilities serve to connect people in ways that solely spatial planning cannot, although there is certainly a large spatial component inherent in determining where and in what volume facilities exist. The strategic placement and integration of community and enhancing uses can create year-round activity for residents and visitors alike. PRINCIPLES
Transit Accessible Community facilities should be accessible to all members of the community, including those who are transit-dependent. As such, facilities should be located at subway stops or along major bus routes, or within densely residential areas.
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Community facilities should be oriented around the entertainment anchors within the district to create vibrant hubs of activity throughout the site. Facilities should complement and take advantage of the opportunities and resources that the anchors can provide.
All members of the community should have access to community facilities, which should be provided in a manner that complies with the prescribed service radii for the facility. Locating facilities within an acceptable distance will increase the desirability and quality of the area.
By creating community use clusters, facilities become more easily accessible and convenient to residents who will not need to travel as far or as often to meet their needs. Furthermore, the community uses can share resources, personnel, and facilities.
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