2.6.1 Introduction
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- 1. Background
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| The character of a community is defined by its willingness to be distinctly different. Community design in the city of Surprise is established through capitalizing on the existing character and introducing new visual concepts that are evident when entering and leaving the city. Elements of design are the instruments that will ultimately determine the sense of place that each community desires. BackgroundLocated between the picturesque White Tank and Bradshaw Mountains, the city of Surprise has seen its landscape change. The once farming and bedroom community image has transformed itself into a maturing and developing valley city. Today, Surprise’s landscape is comprised of neighborhoods, retail centers, museums, parks, and a recreation complex. As the city grows, Surprise’s image to its residents and visitors will become increasingly important. Special places and villages will be identified through reasonable growth patterns, streetscape, and environment. Community design will provide us with the tools needed to make it all work collectively. A proactive approach can establish visual connections between neighborhoods centers, scenic corridors, roads, or gateways. Currently the city's streets and corridors are geared to those traveling in vehicles. Thoughtful community design can provide public places for people as well as vehicles. These gathering places can offer people the opportunity to congregate, talk to their neighbors, and meet others with whom they share the community.
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