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50 Urban Core 7.1 Definition Urban cores exhibit the highest level of density among all contexts. Mixed residential and commercial uses are accommodated in multistory structures.
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Urban Core 51 • Speed. The volume of activity and friction between users results in slow speeds.
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52 Context Classi cation Application: A Guide Users/Vehicles: High pedestrian concentrations associated with transit and other pedestrian activity zones. High potential for commuter bicyclists and micromobility users.
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Urban Core 53 Transportation Expectations • High pedestrian, bicyclist, and micromobility activity • Presence of transit • Vehicle traffic may encounter lower quality of service while pedestrians and bicyclists enjoy higher quality of service • High access opportunities for nonmotorized users • Reduced access for vehicle traffic • Off-street parking • Cohesive and dense network of supporting streets that provides alternate routes between destinations • Low vehicle speeds (25 mph) 7.3.2 Flagstaff, Arizona Figure 37 shows a compact urban core with commercial and administrative areas.
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