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CHAPTER 6:SHAPE 7 Mul family Housing / Civic Uses • This area includes opportuni es for new internal connec ons as well as future connec ons between exis ng neighborhoods and adjacent future mixed use and employment developments. • The area is envisioned to con nue to provide medium density mul family housing and Adams Elementary School. • Create accessibility and walkability to the broader area through pedestrian/bicycle connec ons between the school and park facili es and future des na on uses. • Support the construc on of Quinard Drive extension connec ng this area to the proposed mixed use development area occurring directly to the east. This aerial view facing east shows the exis ng building pa ern in this sub-area. Some internal and external connec vity opportuni es would enhance the accessibly of the established neighborhoods. 6 Mixed Use Center - Commercial Based • With Cary Towne Center at its core, this area is ripe for redevelopment. This site is an opportunity for con nuing to provide larger scale commercial uses found at lifestyle centers such as North Hills in Raleigh, and use a compact and vibrant form that encourages "park once" shopping and dining experiences. • Large parking lots and wide streets provide redevelopment opportuni es to create small block sizes, ver cally mixed uses, and vibrant public spaces. • Designs will use context sensi ve transi ons to limit impacts on adjacent residen al neighborhoods. • Inves gate extension of Trinity Road across Cary Towne Boulevard to create a gateway to Cary Towne Center • Development in this area should have a range of mixed uses with a guarantee of significant room for retail, yet flexible and responsive to the market. The following ranges provide a general guide for the mix of uses in this area: 25-50% Residen al, 40-65% Retail, 10-35% Office. • Height is envisioned as predominantly 4-6 stories, but could go higher. North Hills in Raleigh, NC has a centerpiece mall as well as office and apartment development. Its developers use community events to add to the area's iden ty and connect the many use types. 128