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70South Bend, INDesign Charrette March 2019Near Northwest Neighborhood Plan© 2019 Opticos Design Inc.Community GardenPlaygroundPocket ParkPocket PlazaPlazaSquareGreenGreenwayCommunity ParkSports ComplexRegional ParkCommunity GardenPlaygroundPocket ParkPocket PlazaPlazaSquareGreenGreenwayCommunity ParkSports ComplexRegional ParkGreenOpen space supporting unstructured recreation as well as programmed activities; often serving as habitat corridors, and can also be used for utilitarian functions such as flood control and stormwater conveyance.PlazaCommunity-scale public spaces typically used for large gatherings, civic functions, and commercial activities both permanent and temporary—such as farmers markets and exhibitions.Community GardenSmall-scale open space designed as a grouping of garden plots available to nearby residents.Community GardenPlaygroundPocket ParkPocket PlazaPlazaSquareGreenGreenwayCommunity ParkSports ComplexRegional ParkPublic Space TypesPublic spaces support healthy and vibrant neighborhoods. Public spaces provide access to the outdoors and gathering places for members of the community. They should be located within easy walking distance of most homes as well as downtowns, and should support both active and passive uses. The location, distribution, size, function, and role of these spaces vary in relation to contextual considerations.Photo Credit: JC OvergaardPhoto Credit: LarrysCommunityGarden@Facebook