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1010/ 10000 3, The location and design �of public an -d private facilities play an important role i n . giving distinctive identity and character to an area. For example, an area's character may be developed through association with a particular park, a land form, a public build- ing, an area of older homes, vegetation, or a d i st.i nct.i ve type of subdivision design, 4. Natural land features, waterways, and native vegetation provide distinctive and easily i d e n t i f i a b l e components to the metropolitan area environment . 5, The metropolitan area presently offers a variety of naturally distinctive topographic features, waterways, and vegetation that are both visually and personally accessible to residents. 6. Ri dgel i nes and water areas provide the greatest concentration of scenic sites in the metropolitan area. 7. Landscaping with trees and other vegetation prov.i des a. pleasant, distinctive, and permanent atmosphere for the metropo l i t -an area. 8. The use of buffer strips and other design features can minimize the negative env ironmental impact of certain uses, such as road- ways and parki areas, wh 1 e protecting adjacent 1 and uses 9. Local residents are concerned about the 1 i v ab i 1 i ty and aesthetic quality of r i dent i al development that changes the character of their neighborhoods. Goal s 1. secure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment which is sati s- fying to the mind and senses, 2, Encourage the development of the natural,, social, and economic envi ronment in a manner that i.s harmonious with our natural setting and maintains and enhances our quality of life. 3. create and preserve desirable and distinctive qualit'ie's in local and neighborhood areas* Objectives 1. Provide the facilities and services needed . to maintain our quality of life. Examples include educational, housing, medical, public transportation, and recreational facilities, III -E -2