Fig. 5.17_ Enhance the sense of community of the neighborhood; provide site access to neighbors, include a public transit stop, allow visibility into site.
Fig. 5.18_ Create a hierarchy of streets on the site; primary roads have two directions of travel, secondary roads have one.
Fig. 5.19_ Include multiple programmatic uses on the site -- cancer center, retail, offices, housing, and public park-space -- enhances community interaction and increases site income generated.
“First, design excellence creates the potential for a building to be a neighborhood focal point. If the building is inspiring, people will be drawn to it. Buildings designed with a sense of transparency help the community see in and staff to see out, thus figuratively drawing in the community to consider health and wellness. Healthcare buildings should have the appearance of being healthy and sustainable. Providing walkable communities and campus environments are essential aspects of overall health and wellness� (Chiu, 2014).
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