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CHAPTER 6:SHAPE Destination Center Destination Destination Centers are Cary's premiere mixed use centers that include an integrated mix of commercial (shopping, services), office, and residential uses, arranged in a walkable pattern with an active pedestrian realm where buildings front streets. Destination Centers are intended to contain the greatest development intensities found in Cary, and be regional destinations. As such, they may include unique and special uses, such as a prominent and unique entertainment venue. Uses may be mixed both vertically (within multi-story buildings) and horizontally (adjacent sites) within the center, however by far the greatest emphasis should be on vertical mixing, with ground floor retail, and offices and housing on upper floors. Urban character creates active public spaces. The overall intensity of development in a Commercial Mixed Use Center is less than in a Destination Center, but substantially more than found in Commercial Centers. Character • Urban designs frame the street with multi-story buildings and active public spaces. • In order to achieve the densities needed to create the desired character, a large share of parking needs should be met using structured parking • Buildings of about three to seven stories predominate • A well-defined and interconnected street and pedestrian network • Multiple and central outdoor public gathering spaces create focal points Predominant Use Types • Mixed use, high-rise • Mixed use, mid-rise • Plaza, open space, park, community open space • Specialty destination uses, such as a public events venue Incidental and Other Use Types • Commercial, small format • Commercial, medium format • Commercial, large format (designed for walkable environment) • Office, mid-rise • Office, high-rise • Single family attached, townhome • Multi-family, small (duplex, triplex, etc.) • Multi-family, large (apartment and condominium) • Civic and Institutional Infill & Redevelopment Opportunities of Existing Destination Center Sites Create "main street" design; redevelop surface parking to new uses; improve pedestrian and bicycle crossings; connect to the greenway network; widen sidewalks; add bike parking, street trees, outdoor plazas and pocket parks Preferably designed as part of larger master plan for destination center New Development Opportunities Connected medium and short blocks; street trees; design organized around centralized civic/public space; diverse building types; vertically mixed uses; iconic views that terminate inside the development Relevant Special Planning Areas Eastern Cary Gateway, Green Level Appropriate Zoning • New mixed use destination center zoning district • Mixed Use Overlay District and Mixed Use District • Planned Development District Example Character 106