Approving the consolidated Urban Renewal Plan together with the proposed Amendments thereto and plan changes and the feasibility of relocation for the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project

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d. Pedestrian Circulation Pedestrian circulation within the area will be developed in such a manner as to enhance the relationships of the buildings to one another as well as to take maximum advantage of the unique topography, the island area, and the view of the St. Joseph River. Pedestrian flow from outside the area will be principally from the parking structures located immediately to the west in Area C and from the pedestrian bridge to be developed to connect the Washington Street pedestrian mall and Area D. In addition, pedestrian flow into this area will be possible at a number of locations along Wayne Street to the South and at St. Joseph Street south of the Washington Street mall. e. Vehicular Access and Service Vehicular access and service to this area will be principally from St. Joseph Street with limited access from Jefferson -Wayne Street. AREA E (East Jefferson - Western Avenue, Monroe- Lincolnway, New Street a. Basic Objective The basic objective to be achieved in Area E is the development of an office complex for major business service firms, and a motor hotel with ancillary facilities to complement the Century Center. A secondary objective shall be the inclusion of compatible residential facilities not to exceed a total of 350 dwelling units. b. Land Use C. M e. As indicated above, the major use of Area E is intended for an office complex, a motor hotel, with compatible residential facilities and resulting in a total development blending into and complementing the adjacent areas. Physical Organization The physical organization of the area anticipates the Service Commercial development(s) at the northerly portion of the area, oriented in such a way as to take maximum advantage of the river setting as well as to blend harmoniously with the adjacent cultural center complex. Any housing to be developed in the area is preferred to be oriented to the maximum extent possible towards the river. The present railroad bridge that connects Area F with the recreation development on the eastern side of the St. Joseph River will be retained and renovated to serve as a pedestrian walkway, which will tie the recreation area on the east side of the river directly to Area E. Parking Parking for Service Commercial /Residential developments shall be provided on -site by the developer(s). The parking spaces provided shall be effectively screened and suitably landscaped and shall be designed to minimize the size of any one parking area while placing the parking as close as possible to the development it is to serve. Pedestrian Circulation Pedestrian Circulation shall be principally between the parking structures or other parking facilities and the respective developments they serve. Due to the location of this Area in close proximity to the central core of the City and the cultural center, a substantial pedestrian flow is anticipated from the area to the cultural center at the northern end of the project both by the pedestrian underpass under the Jefferson Boulevard Bridge, and along Wayne Street and Western Avenue to the pedestrian mall areas in the right -of -way of Michigan Street. -7- (as of 7- 15 -80)