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MKK LEED
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Can sidewalks count towards open space? If you build out a whole (small) block, the sidewalk goes around your buildings, all retail on the ground floor, this could arguably count as "pedestrian-oriented hardscape", but can you use it since it is public? Obviously still need sufficient landscaping on the site in other spaces

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Summer Minchew
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Thu, 05/04/2017 - 16:05

Reference guide states "urban open space that includes hardscape surfaces should be accessible to pedestrians and provide recreation opportunities." Examples of this are pocket parks, accessible roof decks, plazas and courtyards. I would suggest that sidewalks do not provide recreation opportunities and should not be included within the hardscape areas considered.

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