Photo credit: Wu Wenbin 8 Principles v.2.1

WALK

Principle 1: WALK Objective A. Safe and complete pedestrian realm Metric 1.1 Walkways Metric 1.2 Crosswalks Objective B. Active and vibrant pedestrian realm Metric 1.3 Visually Active Frontage Metric 1.4 Physically Permeable Frontage Objective C. Comfortable and temperate pedestrian realm. Metric 1.5 Shade and Shelter

CYCLE

Principle 2: CYCLE Objective A: Safe and complete cycling network Metric 2.1 Cycle Network Objective B: Cycle parking and storage is ample and secure. Metric 2.2 Cycle Parking at Transit Stations Metric 2.3 Cycle Parking at Buildings Metric 2.4 Cycle Access in Buildings

Space and places at pedestrian scale CONNECT

Principle 3: CONNECT A. Walking and cycling routes are short, direct and varied. Metric 3.1 Small Blocks B. Walking and cycling routes are shorter than motor vehicle routes. Metric 3.2 Prioritized Connectivity

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Principle 4: TRANSIT Objective A. High quality transit is accessible by foot. Metric 4.1 Walk Distance to Transit

MIX

Principle 5: MIX Objective A. Diverse and complementary uses. Metric 5.1 Complementary Uses Metric 5.2 Accessibility to Food Objective B. Short commutes for lower income groups. Metric 5.3 Affordable Housing

DENSIFY

Principle 6: DENSIFY Objective 6.A: Densities support high quality transit and local services. Metric 6.1: Land Use Density in Local Comparison

COMPACT

Principle 7: COMPACT Objective 7.A. The development is in an existing urban area. Metric 7.1 Urban Site Objective 7.B. Traveling through the city is convenient. Metric 7.2 Transit Options

SHIFT

SHIFT

Principle 8: SHIFT Objective 8.A. The land occupied by motor vehicles is minimized Metric 8.1 Off-Street Parking Metric 8.2 Driveway Density Metric 8.3 Roadway Area

8.1 off-street parking Total off-street area dedicated to parking as a percentage of total development land area