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City and Regional Planning

2024

Urban Design

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Connected Palo Alto: Proposed Cycle Track For Enhanced Connectivity Between The San Antonio Corridor And Greater Palo Alto, Ca, Scott C. Richards Jun 2024

Connected Palo Alto: Proposed Cycle Track For Enhanced Connectivity Between The San Antonio Corridor And Greater Palo Alto, Ca, Scott C. Richards

City and Regional Planning

The City of Palo Alto is located within Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Palo Alto borders the city of Mountain View, the city of Los Altos, and the campus of Stanford University. Palo Alto is considered to be one of the most bike-able cities in California and is a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly City which was designated by the League of American Bicyclists (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Transportation/Bicycling-Walking#:~:text=The%20City%20of%20Palo%20Alto,the%20League%20of%20American%20Bicyclists.). One program that Palo Alto is leading the charge on is theSafe Routes to School program, a local community partnership between the City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD), and …


Urban Design Guidelines: San Antonio Road Corridor, Palo Alto, Ca, Cassidy T. Charles, Madeleine Emeric Jun 2024

Urban Design Guidelines: San Antonio Road Corridor, Palo Alto, Ca, Cassidy T. Charles, Madeleine Emeric

City and Regional Planning

Urban design guidelines are a set of principles, standards, and recommendations that guide the planning, development, and construction of urban spaces. The guidelines aim to enhance the physical environment of cities and communities, improving functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and overall quality of life. They provide a basis for making design decisions that are consistent with the City’s needs and the community’s interest.

This document is specifically tailored to the San Antonio Road Corridor in Palo Alto. Each section is supported by extensive research on existing conditions, case studies, and best practices. The document includes an introduction, a brief overview of existing …


The Use Of Biomimicry In Urban Planning And Design, Cole Sorensen Mar 2024

The Use Of Biomimicry In Urban Planning And Design, Cole Sorensen

City and Regional Planning

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