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DESIGN GUIDELINES 1 4 DG -107 A trellis, green screen, or other buffering element may be incorporated into the building design where blank walls occur on the structure. DG -108 Accent materials, such as colored panels or art installations, are encouraged on parking structures. C. Parking Structure Design — Interior DG -109 Parking structure design should be in keeping with current best practices. Low ceiling heights and steep ramp grades should be avoided. DG -110 Stairwells should be designed to match the architectural style of the overall structure. Creative methods of blending stairwells, whether internal or external to the building, are encouraged. DG - 111 Internal gates or garage doors should incorporate architectural detailing that is consistent with the overall development's architectural design. DG -112 Internal pedestrian circulation should be designed to minimize conflict areas between pedestrians and automobiles and provide open view corridors for pedestrians. DG -113 Parking structures should utilize modern technology to increase ease of use and wayfinding, including methods such as colored stall markers and signs displaying the number of spaces available per floor. D. Landscaping and Amenities DG -114 Landscaping, including large dense trees when feasible, should be used to visually screen parking structures when adjacent to roadways and pedestrian walkways. 4.5 Streetscape/Open Space 4.5.1 Streetscape Desigr The streetscape within the Specific Plan area is one of the primary community spaces for visitors, residents, and workers. Streetscape elements facilitate the movement of people and guide the interaction between commercial spaces and the public realm. Well - designed and programed streetscape areas are critical to creating successful linkages between the commercial, residential, and office uses within the Specific Plan area. Streetscape effectively encompasses everything between the building edge and the street curb. This space often includes pedestrian walkways, seating, outdoor dining and shopping opportunities, signage, and landscaping. Walkways that are primarily corridors to get visitors from point A to point B may focus on providing a heavily landscaped and safe walking experience, while streetscapes fronted by commercial storefronts should provide usable outdoor space that interacts with indoor elements of the adjacent commercial use. Streetscapes must create a pedestrian experience that is tailored to the surroundings. A. Sidewalks and Other Right -of -Way Improvements DG -115 Streetscape areas should respond to the adjacent use, including any architectural details or articulation that may provide additional usable space for outdoor seating, dining, or events. MAINPLACE SPECIFIC PLAN 1 4-18