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in the nodes, would be maintained through the development of special parking areas on the periphery of the CPN. Another important distinction relates to street pattern and design. Because automobile access and use would be discouraged in CPN' s, new streets would not be designed for unlimited · access by automobile users but would, instead, be designed as walking, transit or trolley streets. Development of a highly integrated and interconnected street network is very important to the CPN concept to insure unlimited access to all areas by pedestrians. Another design factor that distinguishes the CPN from other Nodal Developments relates to pedestrian circulation. Because streets would not be designed for automobile use, the introduction of on- street parking as a pedestrian-safety and land use efficiency measure would not be necessary. Linear Node. A Linear Node designation would apply as a redevelopment strategy to appropriate existing strip commercial areas and to other areas where this type of development would be desirable. Linear nodes are concentrated areas of mixed commercial and residential land uses along a street; the small-scale and fine-grained mixture of uses primarily serves the surrounding neighborhood areas. A Linear. Node is characterized by a concentrated, small-scale mixture of retail, service, professional and residential uses located along a street that forms the "spine" of the Linear Node. This central street could be a secondary "off" street that par.allels a larger commercial street, or it could be the main commercial street of an area. Linear Nodes are located along either a Multi-Modal Corridor or a transit route, and they are compatible with and could occur within a Node. Single-family and/or multi-family residential areas surround the. Linear Node. There is mixed commercial and residential development both within the area and within individual buildings. Building design would allow newer buildings to be compatible with, and achieve the same character as older structures, where desirable. Street design, building orientation and amenities enhance transit, bicycle and pedestrian activity. Transit, automobile, bicycle and pedestrian routes connect the Linear Node to the surrounding area. Pooled,. off-street parking is limited and its placement is carefully planned. This environment provides for ease of movement and safety, both along and across the street, and from the adjacent neighborhoods. "Main Street." - The "Main Street" concept .is a type of Linear Node, and can also be used as a redevelopment strategy option for creating or enhancing mixed use, community-oriented areas. Land Use Measures Strategies Page 14