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q o f , � ,- 2. Encourage a greater diversity of living experiences and env i ron- ments. 3. Establish or maintain a sense of identity and character for local and neighborhood areas.. 4, shape development to suit natural conditions as much as possible. 5. Enhance views and public use of river corridors, drainageways, and prominent topographic features such as ridgel i nes and buttes, within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Plan, when consistent with other planning policies. Pnl iriac 1, In order to promote the greatest possible degree of diversity, a broad variety of commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be encouraged when consistent with other pl ann -i ng policies. Z. The utilization and retention of natural vegetation, natural water features, drainageways and landscaping. shall be strongly encouraged as part of all urban developments'. 3. The pl ant i nq of street trees shal be encouraged. 4. Public and_ private facilities shall be designed and located in .a manner that preserves and enhances desirable features of local and neighborhood areas and promotes their sense of ident 5. Carefully develop sites that provide visual diversity to the urban area and optimize their visual and personal accessibility to resi- dents. 516 Local jurisdictions shall carefully evaluate their development regulations to ensure ' that they .adequately account for env ron- mental design consi derat ions. such as, but not l to, si p l a n n i n g and landscaping of developments. 7. The development of urban design elements as part of local and refinement plans *sh al l be encouraged. 8. Local governments should consider developing design standards to ensure compatibility with existing development and the l i v a b i l i t y of major medium and high density residential developments when located i n areas otherwise characterized by lower den s i ty. III -E -3