Green Spaces and Typologies. Boulder campuses incorporate a variety of types of Green Space uses. Planning and design of these spaces is determined by specific typologies identified within a property based on adjacent uses and context. Useable Green Spaces within the Development Zone shall include amenities, be interconnected, and be arranged to be accessible and functional, incorporating quality landscaping, a mixture of sun and shade, and places for residents and the community to gather. Typologies shall include parks, recreation, natural areas, courtyards and interstitial spaces, and green buffer areas. Parks - Development of building sites will include a variety of park types and sizes with direct connection to surrounding amenities and public access. Parks are to be shaded, include room for casual and passive recreation Recreation - Recreation amenities may include multipurpose fields, a running track, challenge course, or other activities as determined by the University and shall be located primarily within the Flood Control Zone (e.g., multipurpose fields) or interspersed throughout the Development Zone (e.g., trails). The amenities ultimately developed on the site shall be informed by public engagement. Multipurpose fields will be located near public transportation, connected to the pedestrian network and open at different times for scheduled and unscheduled public use. Natural Areas - Much of the property is uniquely situated next to city Open Space. Natural areas within the Development Zone shall include native grassland, habitat, protected wetlands and green buffers. These areas will be defined throughout the site and shall be preserved, mitigated and/or augmented with careful design of the transportation network and thoughtful selection of building sites. Courtyards & Interstitial Spaces - Within the hierarchy of the CU Boulder campus green spaces, courtyards play an important role in the transitional connection between the built and natural environments. The interstitial spaces between the buildings connect the open space fabric of the campus. These spaces will include tree canopy, pedestrian connections and enhanced landscaping to create a sense of cohesion among varying uses and different phases of development. Green Buffer Space - The Development Zone will incorporate green buffer areas along select edges (such as along the boundary with the neighborhoods to the west and points of access) to create natural separation from the neighboring properties and rights-of-way. G...
