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developed within the center. Bikeways should provide to promote compact, higher-density development and direct access from residential areas to th~ commercial to create a greater mix and diversity of commercial core and to parks and schools. Bikeways should also services. All redevelopment and infill should respect the be designed to provide a direct link to the existing scale and character of the neighborhood, and site plans bicycle system in adjacent areas and to other important should integrate existing uses if possible. destinations within the region. Parks and Public Spaces A variety of parks and public spaces should be provided within the center to serve area residents and workers. Many (but not all) of the proposed mixed-use development areas have existing or planned park or open space areas either within or adjacent to the mixed-use center. Where parks and other public spaces do not exist, the creation of viable public spaces will be designed i~mixed-use development plans. Significant open space areas adjacent to or within mixed- use development areas, such as creeks, natural drainage channels, wetlands and forested areas should be integrated into the overall design of mixed-use centers whenever possible. ? lnfill and Redevelopment Many of the identified mixed- use development sites are within existing developed areas. Mixed-use development plans in these areas will focus on developing vacant and underused parcels Mixed-Use Development in Eugene: Design Principles for More Livable Neighborhoods Page 4