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71 South Bend, INDesign Charrette March 2019Near Northwest Neighborhood Plan© 2019 Opticos Design Inc.Community GardenPlaygroundPocket ParkPocket PlazaPlazaSquareGreenGreenwayCommunity ParkSports ComplexRegional ParkLinear ParkLong, narrow open space that often connects two destinations. Linear parks are great for creating pedestrian routes and can be programmed in a variety of ways, including with playgrounds, exercise stations, or resting spots.TrailPedestrian walkway that requires minimal upkeep while offering alternative routes for pedestrian and bike travel. Trails can be paved for more formal travel.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 and should support both active and passive uses. The location, distribution, size, function, and role of these spaces vary in relation to contextual considerations.Shared StreetA street where pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicles travel in the same thoroughfare. Shared streets are designed to be curbless, since there is no distinction between a pedestrian zone and a vehicular zone. Shared streets typically incorporate features designed to control vehicular speeds and indicate a special zone, such as a distinctive paving pattern or street trees creating a winding path of travel.