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Features
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OPEN SPACE ASPECTS
East Park is sitting under 100 year old oak trees.
Three old oak trees exist on the site. Passive parks were established to preserve and enjoy these rare specimens.
East Park is living adjacent parks and greenways.
Active and passive parks are fronted by homes for easy access and security.
Greenways provide pedestrian and bicycle access separate of automobile travel
Greenways form green space outside many homes that would normally be fronting asphalt covered roads and traffic.
East Park is viewing greenbelts.
Native growth areas are maintained in a natural state.
A wildlife corridor replaces previously developed areas with native growth.
East Park is “Bambi” travelling between urban forests.
A wildlife corridor is provided to connect two separate urban forests, increasing the functionality of both for use by urban wildlife.
East Park is walking trails through the woods.
Natural paths connect to the Girl Scout’s nature trail in the East Park Conservancy Forest .
CIRCULATION ASPECTS
East Park is living in homes fronting narrow tree lined streets with sidewalks.
Street pavement width is decreased to increase character, reduce impervious surface and provide safety.
Narrower streets slow traffic, thus improving street safety.
Narrower streets reduce dirty storm water.
Narrower streets allow more space for street trees, sidewalks and landscaping.
Narrower streets are more pedestrian friendly.
East Park is traveling many routes.
The street grid system creates multiple routes to every home increasing safety by providing alternate routes for emergency vehicles.
The street grid system spreads traffic out to various points, reducing congestion.
East Park is using alternative transportation.
Sidewalks provide safe pedestrian travel.
Greenstreets provide pedestrian and bicycle routes separate from traffic.
Paths provide shortcuts for pedestrians.
Alleys separate resident traffic and services from visitors.
The Woonerf combines all in a friendly auto/pedestrian court atmosphere.
New bus stops connect East Park to public transportation.
UTILITY ASPECTS
East Park is treating storm water responsibly.
Bio-swales and rain gardens treat rainwater runoff in an environmentally and natural method.
Mechanical separation of contaminants in road water runoff is provided where natural methods are not practicable.
Porous pavement improves natural infiltration of rainwater.
Reduced pavement reduces runoff and increases rainwater infiltration.
East Park is improving city utilities.
Area wide sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water pipes replaced and upgraded.
Communication systems upgraded.
Power service upgraded and relocated underground.
East Park is improving traffic.
Sidewalk and treelawn improvements separate pedestrian from traffic.
Road base, paving and curbs upgraded on existing roads.
Lane improvements to collector streets and arterials on and off site provide additional safety and traffic accommodation to the area.
Street parking added to collector streets improves parking in regional activity center area.
HOME ASPECTS
East Park is enjoying the view from your townhome adjoining a regional activity area.
Enjoy urban living within a residential neighborhood with direct access to numerous recreational activities.
East Park is living and working in a residential atmosphere.
Schley townhomes are allowed commercial, retail or office activities. Live and work in your own home.
East Park is loft living in a residential neighborhood setting.
Small loft homes along Schley provide affordable housing for the urban minded resident.
East Park is living on the Woonerf.
Carriage homes above garages, entrances, benches, landscaping create a unique street where
walkers, joggers, sightseers and others bring life to an alley lane atmosphere.
East Park is neighbors gathering and chatting.
Small homes and cottages on private courts, common gardens and lawns provide an intimate setting
for small neighbor gatherings and activities.
East Park is living adjacent parks and greenways.
Single-family homes surrounding active and passive parks provide neighborhood parks outside your
doorstep while improving park security.
East Park is living on greenbelts.
Traditional homes border existing native forests, creating a rural atmosphere in the heart of the city.
East Park is sitting on front porches.
Traditional neighborhood design incorporates front porches and sidewalks to provide opportunity
to relax and converse with pedestrians.
East Park is knowing you are secure in your home.
Fire suppression systems in all homes improve fire hazard security.
Multiple routes assure emergency vehicle access is not blocked by accidents or natural disasters.
LIVING ASPECTS
East Park is walking in the park.
East Park is ice skating.
East Park is sitting on a bench on a sunny afternoon.
East Park is flying kites.
East Park is swimming at the adjacent city pool.
East Park is viewing the mountains and sea.
East Park is walking to the boat shed for dinner.
East Park is playing catch in the park.
East Park is sitting under 100 year old oak trees.
East Park is talking to your neighbors.
East Park is hiking through the woods.
East Park is riding a bicycle to work.
East Park is seeing wildlife live in your neighborhood.
East Park is tying flies and selling then from your home based shop.
East Park is skateboarding.
East Park is playing in the park with your grandkids.
East Park is a workout at the YMCA.
East Park is gardening in your yard.
East Park is waving to passersby.
East Park is investing in your lifestyle.
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