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EASTERN CARY GATEWAY SPECIAL PLANNING AREA Policies for Eastern Cary Gateway Policy Policy Intent Policy 1: Foster Development of a Compact Mixed Use, and High Density Destination Center Encourage the development of the Eastern Cary Gateway Destination Center by facilitating high density development that mixes uses, in a compact and walkable development pattern and that will support future regional transit service. The intent of this policy is to encourage private entities to develop the Eastern Cary Gateway into a prominent and active mixed use Destination Center with a focus on employment uses, particularly high quality Class A office and supporting commercial and retail, redevelopment of Cary Towne Center, and further development of sports and recreation facilities. The Town will support these efforts by adjusting development regulations and approving projects that support a high level of development intensity and a vertical mix of uses that are needed to create a high density employment district in Cary and to support future regional transit. This may include the development of new zoning standards that include incentives for higher density development. Low density, single-use developments are discouraged in this area. Policy 2: Improve the Visual Experience of Gateway Corridors Require the use of special gateway treatments such as signage, landscaping, building form, and other design elements to denote the entrance to Cary and provide a visually appealing experience. The intent of this policy is to improve the three main gateway entrances to Town in Eastern Cary Gateway: Chapel Hill Road, East Chatham Street, and Cary Town Boulevard. As properties are developed or redeveloped within these corridors, new design elements should be utilized to enhance the visual experience within the corridors, and to reinforce that you have entered the Town of Cary. Policy 3: Require Connectivity and Accessibility Within and Between Developments The transportation network in this area should maximize connectivity within and between developments, with emphasis on walkable circulation patterns. The intent of this policy is to create a more robust complete streets framework in Eastern Cary Gateway that focuses on transit and walkability, while also accommodating vehicular traffic. As developments are designed, the street networks should provide better internal and external connections and be oriented to provide safe access to transit stations. The connections may include public and private streets, bicycle and transit facilities, plazas, and wide pedestrian ways. Policy 4: Partner with the City of Raleigh on Joint Planning Initiatives Supportive of Eastern Cary Gateway and the Larger Area The Town of Cary will actively engage leaders with the City of Raleigh to create joint planning initiatives that will enhance the success of Eastern Cary Gateway and adjoining areas in Raleigh as a prominent economic and sports event hub in Wake County. The intent of this policy is to open up coordination and collaboration between the Town of Cary and the City of Raleigh to enhance the success of areas surrounding I-40 that cross jurisdictional boundaries through joint planning and investment. Planning priorities include developing synergies between nearby developments, creating the potential for clustering targeted industries, and coordinated branding and marketing of the area. 123