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TTT The following Guiding Principles were created in order to ensure that the design guidelines are supportive of the overall vision of the MainPlace Specific Plan. Guiding Principle 1: Preserve the Mall as an Iconic Local Shopping Destination. Guiding Principle 2: Create a Unique Lifestyle and Entertainment Experience. Guiding Principle 3: Promote a Diverse Mixture of Uses. Guiding Principle 4: Enhance the North Santa Ana Cultural Experience. 4.2 Site Planning and Building Placement The first consideration for any development project is the site plan. The site plan considers the layout of buildings, open space, parking, and other uses within the site as well as the relationship of the site to the surrounding context. The arrangement and character of the buildings and their relationship to open space is what creates a sense of place and determines the quality of the urban form. DESIGN GUIDELINES 1 4 -■e I 1., Buildings should be located to define common open spaces. 4.2.1 Building Placement and Orientation Proper building placement on a site is critical to shaping the overall character of an area and how users experience that site. Building placement determines the movement of people and vehicles into and through the space, informs the defining characteristics of open space, and establishes a relationship between uses of those buildings throughout the site. Building orientation refers to the direction in which a building is facing on a site. The positioning of windows, rooflines, and other architectural features can be designed to take advantage of passive and active solar opportunities. Additionally, the orientation of commercial storefronts and entrances on major pedestrian activity routes is an important factor in determining the long-term success of commercial retail uses. MAINPLACE SPECIFIC PLAN 1 4-3