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D I S C O V E R Y C I T Y

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GUIDELINES


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Visions of Discovery CityTable of Contetnts

Design ProcessHow to Use the Design Guidelines

Acknowledgements

NATURAL EDGES CELEBRATED BY URBAN VITALITY.The most successful urban places in the world are those accompanied by a strong connection to the

natural environment. Open spaces throughout Discovery City are full of programmed venues for various

kinds of activities. At the same time these spaces are working to make the community more sustainable.

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Stormwater is not carried via pipe, rather it is celebrated as a picturesque amenity and the community’s

residents and visitors are invited to engage and enjoy the setting in which it creates. Here, along the edge

of the linear park that separates the high-rise residential development in the south from the mid-rise de-

velopment to the north, a strong urban edge condition creates a distinct demarcation between the daily

activities of a vibrant city with that of the serene natural environment. This balanced relationship is key

to the lasting beauty and success of Discovery City.

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PROXIMITY TO DAILY NEEDS INCREASES WALKABILITYBy infusing retail and other service providers into a predominately residential community and locating

them within a comfortable walk from each individual’s front door, automobiles begin to be left at home,

streets become less congested, and the quality of life increases measurably. These offi ces, healthcare +

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service providers, retail stores, and markets are all components that are essential to serving the daily ne-

cessities of any given household. It is rare that any community would have each of these components - in

Discovery City there are sometimes multiple variations. In the view above, community residents and

visitors mingle along the street as business booms in the Marketplace where a morning coffee and news-

paper can be purchased, the latest fashions can be browsed and the newest up and coming entrepreneur

can share their new ambitious products and hopes for the future.

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THE FRAMING OF THE PUBLIC REALM IS CRUCIALFor those that are interested in seeing and being seen, the Central Park at Discovery City is the place to go.

Streetside cafes, entertainers, concerts, playgrounds, fountains, open lawns, the Marketplace and the Arts +

Cultural Center across the boulevard all come together around and within this space to make it THE place to be.

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To make a place like this happen it is absolutely necessary to frame it with well executed contextual buildings

and accent it with elegant iconic structures. Each of these building types play a necessary role and lend a specifi c

and very memorable characteristic to the space in which they, together, create. Within in each of these building

types a mix of uses, that subsequently attracts a mix of people, should be found. Once the backdrop has been

created and the attractions set, life is allowed to play out and a genuine sense of place emerges at the heart of

Discovery City.

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A MIX OF USES ADDS TO THE VIBRANCY OF THE PLACEIn Discovery City it is not uncommon to see a businessman or woman stop by the school at the end of the

day to meet their child and then walk across the street with the rest of the family to grab dinner and watch

the latest blockbuster movie. That mix, that convenience, that OPPORTUNITY is what can make a

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place so enjoyable and so livable. This is what Discovery City strives to be in all facets of daily life and it

is constantly looking to improve upon it. The world-class level of education that the school will provide

for its children and adults alike is unbeatable - much like the community in which they live.

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A SUSTAINABLE URBAN OASIS Not only does Discovery City offer every necessity to its residents and visitors, but it also offers every

opportunity. Discovery City is a community with something for everyone - including something for

those aspiring to new heights and achieving higher goals. The Marketplace located within the Central

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Park embodies this spirit given its role as a new business incubator. There is also the strong desire to grow

and achieve sustainably and this community will be a functioning laboratory for such progressive efforts.

From cutting edge stormwater management strategies incorporated into everyday life to a variety of dif-

ferent locations where residents can grow their own different types of foods, Discovery City proves that

the term ‘sustainability’ is not just the current trend, but a serious and very benefi cial way of life.

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Future PhasesFuture Phases

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0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 30.1 Visions of Discovery City ........................................................................... 40.2 Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 150.3 Design Process .............................................................................................. 160.4 How to use the Design Guidelines .............................................................. 170.5 Acknowledgements ...................................................................................... 18

1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS .......................................... 211.1 Intrpoduction to the IGBC Green Township Rating System .................. 221.2 IGBC Green Townships Checklist ............................................................. 24

2 URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES ....................................... 272.1 Master Plan ................................................................................................... 282.2 Use of the Transect ...................................................................................... 30 2.3 Regulating Plan ............................................................................................. 312.4 Block Plan ...................................................................................................... 322.5 Frontage + Setback Designations ................................................................ 332.6 Building Heights ........................................................................................... 342.7 Tower Allowances ........................................................................................ 352.8 Place Types + Building Function ................................................................. 362.9 Block Articulations ....................................................................................... 382.10 Pedestrian + Transit Circulation ................................................................. 642.11 Thoroughfare Assignments ......................................................................... 652.12 Street Sections .............................................................................................. 662.13 Street Intersections ...................................................................................... 80

3 ARCHITECTURE GUIDELINES ...................................... 853.1 Massing ......................................................................................................... 863.2 Walls ............................................................................................................. 883.3 Roofs .............................................................................................................. 903.4 Towers Elements .......................................................................................... 913.5 Corners .......................................................................................................... 923.6 Windows ....................................................................................................... 933.7 Doors ............................................................................................................. 953.8 Balconies ........................................................................................................ 963.9 Sunshades + Awnings .................................................................................. 973.10 Attachments + Signage ................................................................................ 983.11 Color Palette ................................................................................................. 100

4 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GUIDELINES ......... 1034.1 Open Space Articulation ............................................................................. 1044.2 Hardscape Materials .................................................................................... 1104.3 Softscape Materials ...................................................................................... 1164.4 Waterscape Materials .................................................................................. 1264.5 Landscape Materials Summary ................................................................... 130

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DISCOVERY CITY DESIGN GUIDELINESRAMKY INTEGRATED TOWNSHIPRAMKY INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP | HYDERABAD | INDIAINDIA

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The HOK Planning Group team prides itself on using an all-inclusive, collaborative design approach for each of its projects. We recognize and celebrate the fact that our clients bring the specifi c knowledge and passion to their development projects. It is our job to listen and channel that energy, bring it to paper and help create a successful project - bold and cutting edge, while at the same time fi nancially viable and based on real world conditions

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the vision of a walkable community set forth in the master plan...... inspires Discovery City to become a self-sustaining community complete with schools and a variety residential and retail choices. Employment opportunities can be found throughout the community which encourages a true ‘walk to work’ lifestyle amongst its residents.

The master plan should be recalled continuously throughout any further design efforts and its intentions should be considered guiding principles.

... which involves environmental and land development principles that encourage walkable, transit-oriented communities, context-based thoroughfare and infrastructure design, passive climatic response in building and urban design, reduction of environmental impacts and costs of infrastructure. The transect helps organize a community based on the proven ways in which people desire to go about their lives - within walking distance to basic amenities, work, schools, health facilities and cultural and entertainment venues without being hampered by pure land-use zoning practices.

... by shaping clear roles for each thoroughfare and connecting them to specifi c place types and each other throughout the community. The provision for automobile traffi c is a given, but it is not the sole purpose of the street. Streets are composed of clear pedestrian paths and dedicated bicycle lanes. Providing for and encouraging a safe multi-modal transportation system in a community allows for less congestion and encourages greater focus on the livability of a place - its beauty and not purely its functionality.

... based on the character of the adjacent thoroughfares and the intentions of the public spaces that any new building may have a role in framing. Each block and thoroughfare type have unique setback and ROW requirements. Once these are applied, the buildable area of the block takes shape and the building footprint can then take on the three-dimensional form of the built product.

... once the building volume has been defi ned by the streetscape and the block parameters. Although it is important that each building take on a unique identity, it is also important for each to have similar key qualities that provides Discovery City with a cohesive and identifi able character.

... and create a vibrant and exciting, yet comfortable, public realm shared by all members of the community. From the large public open spaces to individual villa yards, the landscape features found within Discovery City should be aesthetically pleasing and cohesive. At the same time they should support and enhance the pre-existing natural ecosystems at work on the site.

the transect-based regulating plan...

a vibrant, walkable streetscape...

the individual blocks...

an architectural form that enhances the character of the community...

the natural landscape of the region through a variety of parkscapes...

PURSUEStep 1

Step 2

Step 3

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The Design Team thanks the Integrated Township development team for their vision and inspiration in collaborating to develop a landmark master plan and design guidelines at Discovery City. Their tireless work ethic and commitment throughout the entire process inspired us to challenge conventional planning practices in order to create a timeless plan that will raise the bar for development throughout the Hyderabad region.

RAMKY INTEGRATED TOWNSHIP-DISCOVERY CITY

Mr. Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy Chairman, Ramky Group

Mr. NS Hari Haran Mr. M. Gautam Reddy Mr. Ashish Mathur Managing Director Executive Director Chief Executive Offi cer

Mr. Lokesh Kumar Gupta Mr. M. Naveen Reddy Senior Vice President of Operations Senior Architect

C O N S U L T A N T T E A M

HOK Master Planner Rahul Mittal Zach Borders Katie Martin Vice President Urban Planner + Designer Landscape Architect

M/S. ADAPT TECHNOLOGIES + CONSULTANCY Local Planning Expert Mr. Maheep Singh Thapar Managing Director + Principal Consultant

VOYANTS Infrastructure + Transportation Engineer Anand Kumar Amarnath Anil Kumar Regional Head - Hyderabad Senior Manager Manager

Anu Goel Manager - Transportation

FOUNTAINHEAD DESIGN Villa Architect (30 acres) S. Damodaran Karthikeyan AVP Architecture Senior Architect

SUDHIR REDDY ASSOCIATES Villa Architect (40 acres) C.H. Sudhir Reddy A.S. Gandhi Managing Director Engineer Principal Architect

M/S. ELA GREEN BUILDINGS + INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANTS IGBC Consultant Ms. Samhitha Managing Director

M/S. GREEN FOOT PRINTS IGBC Consultant Mr. Suraj Shah Managing Director

S U S T A I N A B L ES T A N D A R D S

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GUIDELINES


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Introduction to the IGBC Green Townships Rating SystemIGBC Green Townships Checklist

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SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS


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.1 Introduction to the IGBC Green Townships Rating System

INTRODUCTIONCities are the engines for social and economic growth of a country. The urban sector contributes 50-60% of the nation’s GDP. Cities have been pivotal in the creation of employment and the economic growth in the country. The creation of jobs coupled with higher incomes and standards of living has led to an infl ux of rural population into urban areas. As a result, India has witnessed and unprecedented growth in the urban population. Per the 2001 census, 28% of India’s total population resided in urban areas. It is estimated that by the year 2030, the urban population will rise to 42% of the total population of the country.

Urbanization, however, is coming at a price. Rapid growth in urbanization has placed immense strain on land and other natural resources. The shortage of housing has led to creation of slums and unauthorised settlements. Rising pollution levels, traffi c congestion, and inadequate wastemanagement have resulted in a deteriorated quality of life and environment in the urban areas.

Against this background, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched ‘IGBC Green Townships Rating System’. The rating system is a tool which enables the designer to apply green concepts and criteria in order to reduce environmental impacts. The rating system is designed to address large developments and it is mandatory to include residential development as part of the township.

TOWNSHIP DEFINEDA township is a combination of several communities; a community in turn is a combination of several sectors. Several townships form a city. A city typically has an administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law. A townhip, however, may not fall under the purview of the local government. Township ranges in sizes and land uses. Townships are typically mixed-use in character and can be predominantly commercial, industrial, or retail but should necessarily include a residential component. At least 25% of the total built-up area within the townhip should be comprise of residential use for it to qualify for certifi cation.

A sector can be defi ned as the basic module of a city. Walkability, interconnectivity, compactness, and diversity are essential to a sector. The size of a sector can be defi ned in terms of comfortable walking distances from the center to its periphery. Typically, 400 to 800 m is considered as a comfortable walking distance. A sector should consist of a mix of land uses ranging from commercial to residential. Within the sector, basic amenities as well as transit stops should be located within comfortable walking distances from various land uses. A compact and mixed-use environment of urban buildings, public spaces and landscapes support walking directly through the built environment and indirectly through human and economic activities associated with adjacent and surrounding land uses.

BENEFITS OF A ‘GREEN TOWNSHIP’Application of IGBC Green Township rating system in large developments addresses national priorities leading to benefi ts such as effi cient land use, habitat preservation and restoration, effective transportation management, effi cient use of resource and enhanced quality of life for the occupants.

Effi cient Land Use In today’s scenario, development has become synonymous with physical expansion or growth. There is a need for signifi cant changes in the pattern of land use and construction that wiill provide communities with a better quality of life and conserve natural resources. Green Township rating system addresses the impacts of urban sprawl by encouraging compact, mixed-use developments and promotes higher urban densities without affecting the quality of life.

Habitat Preservation + Restoration Conventional development is generally insensitive to the natural environment. Such developments may scar the landscape, take prime agricultural land out of production, or destroy biodiversity and natural habitats. The Green Townships rating system is designed to facilitate restoration and preservation of the natural environment by encouraging strategies that aid interface between the built environment and natural environment. This approach will not only enhance the fabric of the planned development but also provide environments conducive for living and working.

Effi cient Transportation Management Traffi c congestion, long distance commuting, and rising levels of air and noise pollution are pressing issues in today’s cities. Efforts to relieve congestion such as constructiong fl yovers, road widening, etc., are good initiatives but may not address issues such as fossil fuel consumption and associated emissions.

‘Green Townships’ rating system addresses these issues by encouraging effective and effi cient transportation management strategies. Such strategies include increasing opportunities for bicycling, encouraging pedestrian friendly network, reducing the number of automovile trips, promoting public transportation, and the use of alternative vehicles.

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Effi cient Use of Resources Perhaps the most challenging problem facing our cities today is to meet the ever-rising demand for power, water supply and waste management. Meeting this demand requires enormous amounts of investments in infrastructure. Effi cient and effective use of resources is thus vital in augmenting the existing infrastructure.

Adopting the IGBC Green Townships rating systems will reap the following benefi ts: Water Effi ciency: Most of the Asian countries are water stressed, and in countries like India, the water table has reduced drastically over the last decade. Green townships encourage use of water in a self- sustainable manner through reducing, recycling, and reusing strategies and can save potable water to an extent of 30-50%.

Energy Effi ciency: Green townships can reduce energy consumption of with energy effi cient infrastructural equipment such as street lighting. On-site power generation using various renewable energy technologies and other clean fuels can signifi cantly reduce the load on grid power supply.

Waste Management: Green townships encourage effective waste management strategies by facilitating the segratation of waste at the source and promoting the reuse / co-processing of products and materials.

Enhanced Quality of Life: The place that we live in has profound effect on our lives. The IGBC Green Township rating system promotes the creation of diverse, connected, affordable, safe and healthy communities that enhance social interaction and ownership. Public landscaped areas, walkable streets, bicycling lanes, community gardens and public spaces encourage physical activity and help improve public health.

BENEFITS TO DEVELOPERSWell-executed green developments perform extremely well fi nancially, as they require lower operating costs, increase health and productivity of the citizens, and have higher marketability. The immediate benefi ts include reduction in water and energy demand right from the initial stages of operation. The energy savings range from 20-30% and water savings around 30-50%. Other benefi ts include reduced maintenance costs, reduced resource consumption, reduced waste generation, higher marketability, and speedy approvals.

IGBC GREEN TOWNSHIP RATING LEVELSThe guidelines detailed under each credit enable the design and construction of green townships. IGBC Green Townships addresses green features under the following categories: - Site Selection and Planning - Land Use Planning - Transportation Planning - Infrastructure Resource Management - Innovation in Design + Technology

Every green township should meet certain mandatory requirements, these are non-negotiable. Different levels of green township certifi cation are awarded based on the total credits earned. The threshold criteria for certifi cation leves are as follows:

Certifi cation Level Points Recognition

Certifi ed 100-119 Best Practices

Silver 120-139 Outstanding Performance

Gold 140-159 National Excellence

Platinum 160-200 Global Leadership

(Referenced from the IGBC Green Township Rating System, Pilot Version, November 2010

On pages within the design guidelines that are applicable to the IGBC Green Townships Rating System, IGBC credits are listed with the method in which they will be achieved and graphically

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SSP MR 1

SSP MR 2

SSP MR 3

SSP CR 1

SSP CR 2

SSP CR 3

SSP CR 4

SSP CR 5

SSP CR 6

SITE SELECTION + PLANNING

REFERENCE + COMMENTSTITLE

Local Regulations

Avoid Development of Inappropriate Sites

Soil Erosion Control Plan

Preserve Existing Trees + Water Bodies

Retain Natural Topography

Public Landscape Areas

Redevelopment of Contaminated Areas

Local Fruits + Vegetable Production

Urban Heat Island Effect

POINTSPOSSIBLE

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Required

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ATTEMPTEDCREDIT

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Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

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LP MR 2

LP MR 3

LP CR 1

LP CR 2

LP CR 3

LP CR 4

LP CR 5

Building Use Optimisation

Basic Facilities for Construction Workforce

Basic Amenities within the Community

Mixed Use Development

Housing Typologies

Green Buildings

Employment Opportunities (Post Occupancy)

Social + Cultural Initiatives

Required

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Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

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TP MR 1

TP MR 2

TP CR 1.1

TP CR 1.2

TP CR 2

TP CR 3

TP CR 4

Long Term Transportation Plan

Design for Differently Abled

Public Transportation Facilities

Eco-Friendly Transportation Services

Road + Street Network

Bicycle Lane Network

Pedestrian Network

Required

Required

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6

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Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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CREDIT PROBABLEPOINTS

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IRM MR 1

IRM MR 2

IRM CR 1

IRM CR 2

IRM CR 3

IRM CR 4

IRM CR 5

IRM CR 6

IRM CR 7

IRM CR 8

IRM CR 9

INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Rainwater Harvesting, 50%

Segregation of Waste

Rainwater Harvesting, 75%, 95%

Waste Water Treatment, 100%

Waste Water Reuse, 75%, 95%

Energy Effi ciency in Infrastructure Equipment

On-site Renewable Energy

Off-site Green Power

Construction Waste Reduction (Civil Works)

Recycled Content (Civil Works)

Measurement + Verifi cation Plan

Required

Required

6

6

6

8

16

12

6

8

2

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Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Maybe

Yes

Yes

Yes

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IDT CR 1.2

IDT CR 1.3

IDT CR 1.4

IDT CR 1.5

Innovation in Design + Technology




IGBC Accredited Professional

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INNOVATION IN DESIGN + TECHNOLOGY

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Based on the probable points, it is possible to reach IGBC Green Township Certifi ed, Silver, or Gold certifi cation level.

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Master PlanUse of the Transect

Regulating PlanBlock Plan

Frontage Type Designations Building Heights

Tower AllowancesPlace Types + Building Function

Block ArticulationsPedestrian + Transit Circulation

Thoroughfare AssignmentsStreet Sections

Street Intersections

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SSP CR 3: Provide public open space areas greater than 25% of the total residential area or 10% of the total site area, whichever is more stringent.

LP MR 3: Provide at least ten basic amenities within 800 meters of the community center: grocery store, ATM, pharmacy, medical clinic, laundry center, day care, fi tness center, cof-fee shop, internet center, beauty salon, hardware shop, and restaurant. Provide at least four of the following amenities within 2 km of the community center: bank, post offi ce, fi re station, police station, library, and school.

LP CR 1: Provide a diverse mix of land uses within the community (offi ce, retail, institu-tional, hospital, recreational + cultural), and assure that at least 35% of the built-up area is residential.

LP CR 4: Provide diverse full time employment opportunities for at least 10% of the pop-ulation.

LP CR 5: Social initiatives are taken to create a harmonius relationship with the local com-munity. The following initiatives are included: schools for the local population, health clin-ics, dispensaries, banks, etc, vocational training institutes, public drinking water facilities, and the RAMKY Foundation Corporate Social Responsibility Cultural Center.

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The transect-based, detailed master plan for Discovery City provides for a wide variety of easily accessible amenities in order to create a self-sustaining and walkable community. This means that not only can one have the choice of living in a variety of different residential housing types within the community (from single family villas to high-rise dwellings); they can also work at the local offi ces, medical facilities, or retail shops. They can shop at various retail stores, immerse themselves amidst an extensive and diverse park system, and dine at a variety of restaurants. Children living in Discovery City can go to school just blocks away from home and enjoy playgrounds strategically located throughout the community. Residents and visitors have access to a full array of amenities in this comprehensively designed, new township.

When one fi rst encounters Discovery City they are greeted by a landmark offi ce building that anchors a corridor lined with commercial and medical facilities as well as necessary civil services. Entrance into the community comes primarily via a lush boulevard which travels the north-to-south extent of the community and immediately showcases its diverse nature. Positioned alongside the boulevard, a central park space is lined by fi nely articulated residential buildings, an educational campus, arts + cultural buildings as well as a marketplace that stretches along the extent of the park’s western edge. This marketplace acts as a business incubator, providing a location for upstart businesses to establish themselves. Beyond a mixed-use commercial building, which defi nes the southern edge of the central park space and surrounds the community’s iconic clock tower, a linear park space travels east-to-west through the southern portion of the community and provides a different kind of experience. Minus the formality found within the Central Park, this stretch of sunken natural landscape is meant to serve as a place to refl ect and escape from the buzz of the vibrant cityscape above. To the south of this park space, along the boulevard, one will fi nd a series of high-rise residential buildings witha marquee structure terminating the vista. Within the median of the boulevard a series of 1.5 story convenience and retail structuresprovide for the daily needs of the residents living within this area of the community.

The principles of Vastu are upheld throughout the community and have encouraged its rectilinear block disposition. The design team took full advantage of this and recalled ideals of the City Beautiful Movement where the public realm - roadways and open spaces - were accentuated by the grand treatments of primary streetscapes and the termination of paramount vistas by signifi cant structures.

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AMENITIESCIVIC1 Post Offi ce (1)

2 Police Station (1)

3 Fire Station (1)

4 Multi-Purpose Art + Cultural Center (1)

EDUCATIONAL5 Nursery School (5)

6 Primary School + Higher Secondary School (1)

7 College + Vocational / Tech. Training Institute (1)

HEALTH8 Dispensary + Health Clinic (5)

9 Nursing Home (1)

10 Hospital (1)

OPEN SPACE11 Sector Park (3)

12 Playground (10)

13 Town Park (2)

RETAIL14 Informal Market (Bazaar)15 Permanent Market (Incubator Businesses)16 Large Tenant Retail

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.2 Use of the Transect

The transect is a geographical cross section of a particular place that ranges from the rural wilderness to the dense urban core. Appropriate application of the transect allows for a cohesive resolution of districts and neighborhoods and maximizes the potential to create a vibrant mixed-use and walkable Discovery City.

Use of the transect for master planning and urban design purposes typically involves dividing a cross section of a place into 6 distinct zones. These zones are individually characterized by unique built form and intensity as well as their role within a greater ecological system. This is done with minimal regard to land use, which, if focused solely upon, can be prohibitive when creating a truly mixed-use development.

Once the transect is generated it can then be applied as a guide for articulating and differentiating between similar land use program elements. For example, a school built near the vibrant Central Park (T5 Urban Center) will be of a much different character than one that would have been built at Discovery City’s edges amidst the villas (T3 Sub-Urban).

This strategy not only applies to buildings, but infrastructure as well. For instance, a crushed stone rural path would not be appropriate along Discovery City’s main boulevard (T5 Urban Center), although an asphalt roadway certainly would.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESRegulating Plan .3

Discovery City’s primary public space is the central park space. The entire community has access to and will enjoy its many amenities. Given the level of traffi c it will see and the many amnenities it hosts it is appropriate that it, the buildings that line and the streets that lead to it are the most urban. From this identifi ed center transect zones begin to decrease as development leads towards the single family villas and the preserved forest area at the edge of the site.

T6 - Urban Core Zone

T5 - Urban Center Zone

T4 - General Urban Zone

T3 - Suburban Zone

T2 - Rural Zone

T1 - Natural Zone

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.4 Block Plan

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Individual development and open space blocks are identifi ed and referred to by number. Within the ‘Block Articulation’ and ‘Park Articulation’ pages program elements and characteristics, such as developable area, built-up area, FSI, block entries, setbacks, and building heights are specifi cally described. Setback regulations (including specifi c setback dimensions) for each block are based on the corresponding thoroughfare width. This conforms with regulations established by the Hyderabad Airport Development Authority (HADA) and local by-laws.

Developable Blocks

Primary Open Spaces

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESFrontage Type Designations .5

Frontages refer to the character of a particular face of the building and the area directly in front of it out to the street or shared civic space. Primary frontages are well kept and designed to the highest quality. Designers are encouraged to take extra care and ascentuate this frontage in order to make it more noteworthy and aesthetically pleasing. Secondary frontages are not as fi nely detailed as primary frontages and may be reserved for more unsightly elements such as service entries and mechanical systems.

Primary Frontages

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.6 Building Heights

30 meter maximum

21 meter maximum

18 meter maximum

15 meter maximum

10 meter maximum

7 meter maximum

Building heights throughout the site correspond with the tenets of Vastu. High-rise buildings occupy the southwesternmost portion of the site and then step down as the development progresses northeast.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESTower Allowances .7

Tower elements can play an important role in developing a community with greater meaning and increased beauty. Especially in a grid-oriented plan, towers can add variety and lend importance to key buildings. Tower elements can occur at the termination of vistas through open spaces or via thoroughfares. They can occur on corners in order to ‘bookend’ or anchor streets composed of a similar development type. Tower elements can also be used to signify gateway entries into a particular area of the development.

Refer to page 91 for acceptable tower element design strategies

Allowable Tower Element Locations

Required Building Edges

Public Spaces (require full surround of building edges)

Gateway Zones

Designated View Corridors

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.8 Place Types + Building Function

EMPLOYMENT

OFFICE Corporate offi ces for all varieties and sizes of companies. These businesses fi nd a home in Discovery City because of the amenities offered, the high quality of the school, the vibrant and exciting nature of the public spaces and cultural venues and general quality of life.

DESTINATION RETAIL This particular type of established retail serves not only the residents of Discovery City but those from outside of the community who are drawn to their high quality and the community’s various amenities.

MARKETPLACE This space is meant to provide residents with many of their basic needs as well as unique gift items. This marketplace, which lines the western extent of the central park, is also meant to act as an incubator for emerging businesses that start within Discovery City. Does a young entrepreneur have a unique product to sell but does not yet have the capital to own or rent their own storefront? Then they would locate here and build their reputation and client base.

CIVIC SERVICES + AMENITIES

MEDICAL CENTER This area of the community not only offers medical services to Discovery City and the immediate area, but it also is a place of learning and development within the various medical fi elds.

SCHOOL CAMPUS One of the key components within Discovery City is its school and vocational education center which will provide the community’s children and working adults with the highest quality education. This amenity will encourage families to choose Discovery City over other developed communities found within the Hyderabad region.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESPlace Types + Building Function .8

ART + CULTURAL CENTER These two buildings feature the brightest and most talented artisans and performers from the Hyderabad region and beyond. Galleries and an auditorium space surrounds an existing well that will remain as an important symbol of community and shared values.

POLICE STATION, FIRE STATION + POST OFFICE These three clustered and easily accessible buildings provide the community with its three essential civic services. The proximity to each other allows each to share basic infrastructure and program elements.

HOUSING

HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL These buildings are located on the southern portion of the community, consistent with Vastu principles. Each building is a unique structure, forming a consistent street wall and framing shared public plaza spaces within the boulevard median.

MID-RISE RESIDENTIAL These buildings are primarily located around the community’s central park space.

SINGLE FAMILY VILLAS Two distinct villa types exist on the eastern and western sides of Discovery City. In each instance, the two villa clusters enjoy their own clubhouse and recreation areas.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.9 Block Articulation

FRONTAGES

T-4 Primary

Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)

SETBACKS A) - B) -

C) 7m min. D) 7m min.

HEIGHT 21 meter max.

BUILDING TYPES Utility

NOTES + Refer to the Tower Allowance Plan on page 35 for appropriate tower locations.

FRONTAGES

T-5 Primary

Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)

SETBACKS A) 7m min. B) 7m min.

C) - D) -


BUILDING TYPES Offi ce

BLOCK 1 Developable Land Area: 2.03 acres (8,220 sq. meters) Utility Land Area: 0.40 acres (1,600 sq. meters) Total Built-up Area: 176,959 sq. ft (16,440 sq. meters) FSI: 2.0

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESBlock Articulation .9

FRONTAGES

T-5Primary

Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)



HEIGHT21 meter max.

BUILDING TYPESRetail

Small Offi ce


BLOCK 2 Developable Land Area: 6.03 acres (24,383 sq. meters) Utility Land Area: 0 acres (0 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 393,692 sq. ft (36,575 sq. meters) FSI: 1.5

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Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)

SETBACKS A) - B) 7m min.

C) 7m min. D) -

HEIGHT18 meter max.

BUILDING TYPESMedical Center

Medical Offi ces Health Education


FRONTAGES

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Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)

SETBACKS A) 7m min. B) -

C) - D) 7m min.


BUILDING TYPES Medical Center Medical Offi ces Health Education

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BLOCK 4Developable Land Area: 4.94 acres (20,001 sq. meters)

Utility Land Area: 0 acres (0 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 430,570 sq. ft (40,001 sq. meters) FSI: 2.0

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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)




BUILDING TYPES Civic Services Utility


BLOCK 5 Developable Land Area: 1.68 acres (6,791 sq. meters) Utility Land Area: 1.48 acres (5,971 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 109,652 sq. ft (10,187 sq. meters) FSI: 1.5

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Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)


C) - D) -


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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)


C) 30m min. from water body edge as defi ned on ground

HEIGHT15 meter max.

BUILDING TYPESClubhouse

Recreational Structures



Open Space/Sports: 3.32 acres (13,436 sq. meters) Total Area: 5 acres (20,244 sq. meters)

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Block Exit Area(s)

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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)

SETBACKS A) - B) -

C) - D) -

HEIGHT15 meter max.

BUILDING TYPESEducation


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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)




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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)


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BUILDING TYPES Mid-Rise Residential Offi ce



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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)

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HEIGHT15 meter max.

BUILDING TYPESMuseum

Cultural Center Performance Venue


FRONTAGES

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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)




BUILDING TYPES Museum Cultural Center Performance Venue Amenities

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Secondary

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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)


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BUILDING TYPESMid-Rise Residential


FRONTAGES

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Secondary

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Block Exit Area(s)




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BLOCK 13 Developable Land Area: 4.69 acres (18,995 sq. meters) Utility Land Area: 0 acres (0 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 381,521 sq. ft (35,445 sq. meters) FSI: 1.9 (represents a combination of mixed-uses with distinct FSI)

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BUILDING TYPES Restaurant High-Rise Residential


Utility Land Area: 0.28 acres (1,134 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 704,800 sq. ft (65,478 sq. meters) FSI: 2.5

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BLOCK 19 Developable Land Area: 4.33 acres (17,511 sq. meters) Utility Land Area: 0.39 acres (1,560 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 471,229 sq. ft (43,779 sq. meters) FSI: 2.5

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BLOCK 22 Developable Land Area: 4.34 acres (17,550 sq. meters) Utility Land Area: 0 acres (0 sq. meters) Built-up Area: 472, 259 sq. ft (43,874 sq. meters) FSI: 2.5

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Secondary

Block Entry Area(s)

Block Exit Area(s)

SETBACKSInternal Setbacks to be 4.5m, except at the Villa Entry Boulevard

and 18m residential street as per detailed design (Sudhir Reddy Associates)


BUILDING TYPES Single Family Villas Clubhouse Recreational Structures


VILLA CLUSTER (A)Developable Land Area: 22.86 acres (92,521 sq. meters)

Open Space/Parks + Amenities: 7.90 acres (31,974 sq. meters)ROW: 9.21 acres (37,272 sq. meters)

Total Land Area: 39.97 acres (161,767 sq. meters)

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VILLA CLUSTER B Developable Land Area: 11.85 acres (47,975 sq. meters) Open Space/Parks + Amenities: 3.76 acres (15,197 sq. meters) ROW: 7.86 acres (31,792 sq. meters) Total Land Area: 23.47 acres (94,964 sq. meters)

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VILLA CLUSTER CDevelopable Land Area: 3.65 acres (14,761 sq. meters)

Open Space/Parks + Amenities: 1.05 acres (4,234 sq. meters)ROW: 2.51 acres (10,146 sq. meters)

Total Land Area: 7.20 acres (29,141 sq. meters)

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.10 Pedestrian + Transit Circulation

A local bus route will fl ow along the main access road and into the site through the central boulevard. Bus stops will occur frequently along this route, and will be complete with a shelter, demarcated bus stop lane, benches, and signage. Pedestrian and bike circulation is extremely important and occurs along all streets and mixed-use trails throughout the community.

Bus Route

Bus Stop

Pedestrian + BicycleCirculation

TP CR 1.1: Bus stops are provided within a 1km radius of the community center. All bus stops are sheltered with adequate seating capacity, illumination, and bus route /timetable displays.

TP CR 3: A bicycle network connects all basic amenities in the community. Bike racks are to be provided at integral loca-tions. Bike lanes are to be separated from vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESThoroughfare Assignments .11

The proposed streets create an interconnected network that will move traffi c effi ciently and minimize confl ict between pedestrian and vehicular traffi c. The hierarchy of the street network is illustrated below. Refer to the following pages for specifi c street information.

68-BL (Plaza Boulevard)

38-BL (Thoroughfare Boulevard)

63-SGR (Main HADA Road)

57-SGR (Access Road)

28-BL (Villa Boulevard)

24-AV (Typical Avenue)

24-ST (Typical Street With Parking)

18-ST (Typical Street)

18-RST (Major Residential Street)

15-RST (Residential Street)

13.5-RST (Minor Residential Street)

12-RST (Minor Residential Street)

4.5-AL (Alley)

6-AL (Pedestrian Alley)

TP MR 1: The proposed circulation plan accounts for future traffic expectations beyond 15 years. Public transportation and measures to mitigate emissions (bike and pedestrian paths, eco-friendly fuel, bus routes) are incorporated into the plan.

TP CR 2: Street widths meet the requirements in the local bye-laws. The street network is designed such that block lenghts do not exceed 150m. Streetscape elements such as bike lanes and sidewalks are designed to create a safe, user-friendly environment.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.12 Street Sections

Thoroughfare Type

Transect Zone Assignment

Right-of-Way Width (ROW)

Total Pavement Width

Traffi c Speed

Traffi c Lanes

Parking Lanes

Curb Radius

Curb Type

Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

Tree Spacing

Light Spacing

Materials

68-BL

Boulevard

T5

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21m

medium

3 each way (incl. bus lane)

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6m

concrete, curb cuts at median

1.5m

2.5m

continuous

8m

48m street, 16m pedestrian

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The plaza boulevard serves as the primary entry into and thoroughfare within the community. It accommodates three lanes in each direction separated by wide median. This median contains a bioswale at both street edges and contains different landscape elements within the central median. For the landscape elements included within the median, refer to Section 4.1. A bike lane is located on both sides of the boulevard and is separated from street traffi c by an additional median, which contains large street trees and pedestrian lighting. A wide pedestrian walkway on the outer edge of the bike lane contains large street trees in grates. Bus stops occur along this thoroughfare, and will be demarcated with signage and special paving (refer to Section 4.2).

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Traffi c Speed

Traffi c Lanes

Parking Lanes

Curb Radius

Curb Type

Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

Tree Spacing

Light Spacing

Materials

38-BL

Boulevard

T5

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21m

medium

3 each way (incl. bus lane)

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1.5m

2.5m

continuous

4m median, 8m sidewalk


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The thoroughfare boulevard serves as a primary thoroughfare within the community. It accommodates three lanes in each direction separated by central bioswale median with a bioswale. A bike lane is located on both sides of the boulevard and is separated from street traffi c by an additional median, which contains large street trees and pedestrian lighting. A wide pedestrian walkway on the outer edge of the bike lane contains large street trees in grates. Bus stops occur along this thoroughfare, and will be demarcated with signage and special paving (refer to Section 4.2).

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34m

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1m x 3m fl ush planter

8m street, 6m parking


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The north access street consists of a central boulevard with two lanes in each direction, a central median with a bioswale, and an access street on both sides of the boulevard, which accommodates one lane of vehicular traffi c in each direction. Traffi c will move substantially slower in the access streets than the adjacent boulevard (which is separated from the access streets by a planted median). The south access street will also have 90 degree parking to serve the adjacent retail shops. A wide pedestrian walkway serves the retail shops along the parking spaces.

While this represents one desired scenario, final design and build out is dependent on decisions made by HADA in regards to the realization of Srinagar Road.

Thoroughfare Type




Traffi c Speed

Traffi c Lanes

Parking Lanes

Curb Radius

Curb Type

Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

Tree Spacing

Light Spacing

Materials

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8m opposite


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The north access street consists of a central boulevard with two lanes in each direction, a central median with a bioswale, and an access street on both sides of the boulevard, which accommodates one lane of vehicular traffi c in each direction. Traffi c will move substantially slower in the access streets than the adjacent boulevard (which is separated from the access streets by a planted median). A wide pedestrian walkway is separated from the access street with a planted greenway containing large street trees and pedestrian lighting.

While this represents one desired scenario, final design and build out is dependent on decisions made by HADA in regards to the realization of Srinagar Road.

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Traffi c Speed

Traffi c Lanes

Parking Lanes

Curb Radius

Curb Type

Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

Tree Spacing

Light Spacing

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Medium

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The villa connector and entry boulevard is a grand, lushly planted boulevard that connects the east and west residential villa clusters together and provides a grand entry to each of the residential villa clusters. The boulevard accommodates two lanes of vehicular traffi c in each direction, which are separated by a central median featuring a bioswale and ornamental trees. The bioswale fi lters and carries stormwater from the surrounding street in a more sustainabile manner than the typical storm drain pipe. Bike lanes are located on each side of the boulevard and are separated from vehicular traffi c by an additional planted median. A pedestrian walkway fl anks both sides of the boulevard. Pedestrian lighting and street trees are located within the planted medians. Additional street trees, which will be planted in tree grates, are located within the pedestrian walkway.

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Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

Tree Spacing

Light Spacing

Materials

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24-AV

Avenue

T4

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14m

Medium

2 each way

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concrete

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The typical avenue throughout the community accommodates two lanes of vehicular traffi c in each direction, which are separated by a central median featuring ornamental trees. Bike lanes are located on each side of the avenue and are separated from vehicular traffi c by an additional planted median. A pedestrian walkway fl anks both sides of the avenue. Pedestrian lighting and street trees are located within the planted medians.

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Traffi c Lanes

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Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

Tree Spacing

Light Spacing

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24-ST

Street

T4

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13m

Slow

1 each way

1 (90 degree)

6m

concrete

3m, one side only

2.5m street, 3.5m parking


8m street, 6m parking

48m st, 16m ped, 12m pkg

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The typical street with parking occurs in limited locations along the central park. One lane of vehicular traffi c fl ows in each direction as well as 90 degree parking one one side of the street (the side adjacent to the park). A wider bike lane on the opposite side of the street as the parking is separated from the street with a planted median and accommodates bike traffi c in both directions. Unlike the majority of streets in the community, porous pavers are to be used for the street pavement (refer to Section 4.2). This calls out the street as a pedestrian oriented street and slows down vehicular traffi c. A wide pedestrian walkway fl anks both sides of the street. Pedestrian lighting and street trees are located within the pedestrian walkway and planted medians.

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The typical street throughout the community accommodates one lane of vehicular traffi c in each direction as well as a bike lane on each side of the street, which is separated by a planted median. A wide pedestrian walkway fl anks both sides of the street. Pedestrian lighting and street trees are located within the pedestrian walkway and planted medians.

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18-RST

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The widest of the residential cluster streets, this street accommodates one lane of traffi c in each direction and parallel parking on each side. Wide pedestrian walkways and large street trees create a lush streetscape.

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The 15m wide residential street occurs only on the west residential villa parcel. Traffi c fl ows in both directions, with parking on one side of the street. Large street trees and pedestrian walkways provide a shaded, lush streetscape.

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1 (parallel)

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8m opposite


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The 13.5m wide residential street occurs only on the east residential villa parcels. Traffi c fl ows in both directions, with parking on one side of the street. Large street trees and pedestrian walkways provide a shaded, lush streetscape.

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Traffi c Lanes

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Traffi c fl ows in both directions in the 12m wide residential street. Large street trees and pedestrian walkways provide a shaded, lush streetscape.

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Alleys are to be used in residential villa clusters to provide access to garages in the rear of the villa lots. Traffi c is to fl ow in one direction to compensate for the narrow pavement surface. These thoroughfares are meant for semi-private vehicular access, and as such, pedestrian sidewalks are not provided.

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Traffi c Lanes

Parking Lanes

Curb Radius

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Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

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Light Spacing

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16m pedestrian

See Section 4

Pedestrian alleys occur between residential villa lots to create a pedestrian network throughout the villa clusters. Vehicular traffi c is not allowed in the pedestrian alleys. Meandering walkways, pedestrian scale plantings, lighting, and seating areas are to be provided in the semi-private pedestrian alleys.

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Traffi c Speed

Traffi c Lanes

Parking Lanes

Curb Radius

Curb Type

Bike Lane Width

Walkway Width

Planter Type

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.13 Street Intersections

Primary Intersection

Secondary Intersection

Tertiary Intersection

As a hierarchy is established for the streets in the community, their intersections are also assigned a hierarchy. Primary intersections are generally the highest pedestrian and vehicular traffi c areas, and occur in the center or main entry to the community. Secondary intersections occur at points of interest such as entries into different portions of the community (residential clusters, retail streets, pedestrian boulevards, etc.). Tertiary intersections are the typical street intersection.

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Primary Intersections Three primary intersections occur in the community. The entire street intersection is paved with large patterned permeable pavers and pedestrian crosswalks are paved with small patterened permeable pavers. This calls out the intersection as a special place and helps slow traffi c down. Safety ramps provide access from the curbed sidewalk to the street level at all pedestrian points of entry into the intersection. For materials, follow the street in the intersection assigned to the higher transect value. For instance, if a T5 street intersects with a T4 street, use the materials designated for use in T5.

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URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES.13 Street Intersections

Secondary IntersectionsThe typical intersection in the community falls under the tertiary intersection category. The pedestrian crosswalk is demarcated with paiinted white stripes. Safety ramps provide access from the curbed sidewalk to the street level at all corners of the intersection. For materials, follow the street in the intersection assigned to the higher transect value. For instance, if a T5 street intersects with a T4 street, use the materials designated for use in T5.

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Tertiary Intersections The typical intersection in the community falls under the tertiary intersection category. The pedestrian crosswalk is demarcated with paiinted white stripes. Safety ramps provide access from the curbed sidewalk to the street level at all corners of the intersection. For materials, follow the street in the intersection assigned to the higher transect value. For instance, if a T5 street intersects with a T4 street, use the materials designated for use in T5.

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MassingWallsRoofs

TowersCorners

WindowsDoors

BalconiesSun Shades + AwningsAttachments + Signage

Color Palette

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.1 Massing

Confi gurations

+ Buildings fronting signifi cant public open spaces and primary thoroughfares should help frame the public realm and enhance the surrounding areas.

LP CR 3: Design at least 20% of the buildings within the community as IGBC Certifi ed buildings.{ }

+ Screen off-street parking by limiting visible garage sizes, locate parking in places that do not damage the streetscape and shield open lots by buildings, their wings, fences, walls and plant material.

Buildings help defi ne the Central Park space, create a dynamic backdrop for various events and provide ‘eyes’ on the street which helps encourage a safe environment.

+ Divide habitable outdoor space into a series of courtyards. Within developable blocks these courtyards should be comfortable, welcoming, and shaded from the sun. They should be created by using various framing elements such as the buildings themselves, their wings, fences, walls, and plant material.

Courtyards are an added amenity. They are semi-public spaces shared by the residents within the block

A hedgerow helps shield a surface parking lot from the street. Automobiles should not be parked in clear view of the street or other public open spaces

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+ Allow garage entrances to be placed only along the walls considered a part of a secondary frontage as described in the Block Articulations (pp. X-X).

Parking entries should not be placed on a building frontage that is also considered a primary entry for pedestrians.

Parking entries should not be placed on a building frontage that is also considered a primary entry for pedestrians.

+ Allow tower elements to be built that afford a long view and terminate vistas. Designated locations within the master plan can be found on the Tower Allowance Diagram on page 35.

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.2 Walls

Confi gurations

+ Build fi rst level ceilings at least 10 feet high, and second level ceilings at least 9 feet high. Increase these ceiling heights as buildings become more urban and refi ned, but allow some rooms to have lower ceilings if they are of lesser importance or are more intimate.

+ Enrich masonry wall surfaces, wall edges, and/or wall joints of the civic and cultural buildings in order to add emphasis to their important position within the community. This can also be done to the primary retail and residential structures as seen fi t.

+ Considering the effects of the sun, reduce the length of west facing walls and minimize all west facing openings. Shade openings with sun shades, awnings and deciduous foliage to block the low afternoon sun during the summer where possible.

First fl oor lobbies and other such communal spaces are typically areas for gathering and of increased prominence being a semi-private, shared, interior space. Consistency from building to building creates a harmony along the street.

Various ornament, carvings or reliefs can be added to the building’s exterior in order to call attention to its presence.

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+ Buildings can have fl at fronts, walls with balconies or bays along their extent to express specifi c program areas within.

IRM CR 8: Select recycled materials for buildings and/or civil works such that the total recycled content constitutes at least 10% (by cost) of total materials.{ }

Balconies and bay windows add another layer of depth to the facade and improve interior spaces.

Fly ash bricks are a locally produced, sustainable building product that has a number of benefi ts.

Materials

+ Walls of buildings shall primarily be composed of fl y ash bricks produced locally in Hyderabad. The sustainable choice... 1. Due to high strength, practically no breakage during transport + use. 2. Due to uniform size of bricks, mortar required for joints + plaster reduces almost by 50%. 3. Due to lower water penetration seepage of water through bricks is considerably reduced. 4. Plaster of Paris / Gypsum Plaster can be directly applied on these bricks without a backing coat of plaster.

+ Articulate the base of exterior walls by changing to stronger, heavier materials or by using color in masonry walls.

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.3 Roofs

Confi gurations

+ All roofs should be designed in such a way they are able to collect rainwater for use in irrigation, water features and possibly interior greywater use. Store rainwater in cisterns where possible.

Materials

+ Pitched roof materials that will be considered are clay tile and concrete roofi ng. Flat roofs with parapets should be constructed with materials typically used in local construction practices. All roof surfaces should be of a color or composition so that less heat is absorbed, thus nurturing a cooler home. This corresponds to the ’cool roof’ movement that focuses on lowering energy costs and carbon emissions generated by cooling the home because of the heat absorbed via conventional roof surfaces and colors.

+ Build roofs of simple shapes. Most pitched roofs should be hipped.

Rainwater is collected directly from the roof into a cistern where it is stored for later use inside and outside of the building.

Courtyards are an added amenity. They are semi-public spaces shared by the residents within the block

+ Make secondary building roofs shallowest and primary roofs steepest. Secondary roofs shall be fl at or be 1/3 to 1/2 the pitch of primary roofs, but no less than 3/12.

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Tower Elements .4 Confi gurations

+ Tower elements can be used to add importance to a building based on its position within the community. Tower elements should be of a minimal footprint and should be limited to twice the height (fl oor-to-fl oor) of the typical fl oors directly below.

+ Towers can be positioned at the corners of buildings to create a strong presence at a street intersection or along a building wall in order to terminate a vista or celebrate a specifi c entrance to a building.

+ Tower elements should not impede the public right-of-way but they should be articulated as a unique part of the building composition all the way down to street level. Recessed building walls on either side of the tower element, unique window openings, groupings or spacing, and/or a unique architectural element (such as a fl agpole) can be used to differentiate the element from the rest of the building.

Materials

+ Tower elements should be consistent with the predominat material used throughout the building that they are a part of. Unique elements, such as signage, are dealt with on pages 98-99 of this section.

Tower elements can be feature elements that include architectural fl ourishes or even subtle signage.

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.5 Corners

Confi gurations

+ Like tower elements, accentuated corners of buildings at street intersections are meant to convey an increased level of importance. Given that most pedestrian activity occurs at or nearby street corners commercial buildings have taken advantage of this by placing building entrances and architectural fl ourishes to the building. The same can be said of residential buildings with entries or window bays. Such a practice is encouraged throughout the community.

Materials

+ Corner architectural expressions should be consistent with the predominat material used throughout the building they are a part of. Unique elements, such as signage, are addressed in the Attachments + Signage on pages 98-99.



Windows .6 Confi gurations

+ Space window openings regularly. Large expanses of blank walls should be avoided.

+ Use vertically-proportioned windows. Horizontally-proportioned windows should not be allowed.

+ Windows should be taller at the ground fl oors of all buildings compared to those on fl oors above.

+ The height of windows on one fl oor should not be taller than those on the fl oor below. Commercial storefronts at the ground fl oor should consist of 70-80% glass. All residential fl oors should consist of 50-60% glass.



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.6 Windows

Confi gurations cont.

+ Different fl oors may have different size windows but most windows on a given fl oor should be the same size. Specialty windows of differeing sizes and shapes should be used sparingly.

+ Vertically-proportioned windows can be ganged together in order to create a horizontal band of windows along the face of a building.

+ Operable windows with multiple sashes to be used for ventilation are preferred throughout.

+ Construct masonry sub-sills. In the most refi ned buildings the sub-sills may include simple elaboration.

Materials

+ Windows may be clad aluminum.

+ When used on a window, faux muntins must be indistinguishable from true muntins.

+ Storefronts may be clad, or metal sashes with metal surrounds.

+ Casing may be cementitious plank or PVC .

+ Lintels shall be either cut limestone, gauged brick or stone jack arches that project beyond the surface of the masonry wall.



Doors .7Confi gurations

+ Surround the primary entry door(s) of each building with more detailed trim work, which distinguishes it from other entryways.

+ Build doors of stile-and-rail construction. Doors may have panels and glass in refi ned buildings.

Materials

+ Doors shall be wood with glazing and/or panels. Panels may be fl at, v-grooved, or raised. Double doors are permitted.

+ Masonry arches shall be brick, plaster, cut limestone, or traditional wood arches that project beyond the surface of masonry walls.



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Confi gurations

+ Although the same fl oor structure can be utilized for several balconies, railing assemblies should clearly divide individual residential units from each other.

.8 Balconies

+ Balcony railing articulation should be treated like window proportions. The overall composition of the balcony railings should read vertically by including primary vertical structural elements at distances shorter than the height.

Materials

+ Railings shall be metal.

+ Support balconies structurally with visible support brackets or simple concrete slabs.



Sun Shades + Awnings .9Confi gurations

+ Shades can be used over the tops of windows to protect from the sun. These ‘eyebrows’ should be placed directly above the window opening and their length from the wall surface should correspond to the building’s orientation and the angle of the sun.

+ Sun shades can be isolated over one window or a set of windows, travel the entire distance of the wall plane to shade multiple sets of windows and can even turn the corner of a building and continue down another wall plane.

+ Awnings act similarly to sun shades in how they protect from the sun, however they should only be located at the ground level. Awnings are typically found over the tops of commercial storefronts and can extend over the top of the public right-of-way in order to shade the walk as well as encourage street activating activities like sidewalk cafes.

Materials

+ Sun shades should be constructed of concrete and designed to defl ect rain waters off of their surface and not against the building walls.

+ Awnings shall be canvas awnings on a light metal frame.



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Confi gurations

+ Benches can be a part of the building, within additional set back areas, but should not cross the established setback line.

.10 Attachments + Signage

+ Install fountains that are either freestanding as a focal point in an outdoor space or against the wall of an outdoor space.

+ Signage for commercial businesses should be limited to areas on the building elevation below the sill of the window on the second fl oor or as a part of other building attachments such as awnings or blade signs. In each of these instances the signage should not project into the public right-of-way.

+ Signage on accessory structures, such as bus stop shelters, should be limited to designated areas that are thoughtfully incorporated into the original design of the structure. Appropriate advertising can be an artform in itself and the practice of including it as a subtle part of public structures is a way to generate interest and an opportunity to generate income that can be used for general upkeep of public infrastructure.



Attachments + Signage .10Materials

+ Signage composed of metal and wood are acceptable.

+ Plastic, backlit, signage is not acceptable.

+ Neon may be used as a signage element but it should not stand alone. Instead it should be a part of a metal backed sign system.



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Confi gurations

+ All primary building surfaces shall be colored shades of white in order to reduce the absorption of heat from the sun and, thus, increase energy effi ciencies.

+ Specifi c building elements such as window and door frames, doors, signage framing and lettering, balcony railings, stair railings, and the like are allowed to be a variety of colors as shown on the facing page.

.11 Color Palette



Color Palette .12

+ The following PANTONE colors, or close approximates, can be used on the primary building surface.

Widely known as a world-wide authority on color, PANTONE LLC provides the best system for identifying, matching and communicating colors. By choosing a PANTONE color, one is able to apply it to any number of paint brands, each with their own naming nomenclature.

+ The following PANTONE colors, or close approximations, can be used as accents on building surfaces and attachments.

11-0507 Winter White

13-0002White Sand

12-0304 Whitecap Gray

11-0105Antique Gray

12-0105 Bone White

13-1007 Oyster White

12-0000White Swan

12-0704White Smoke

12-0104White Asparagus

14-4102Glacier Gray

15-4427Norse Blue

14-4816Blue Radiance

14-4318 Sky Blue

15-6442Bud Green

14-6327Zephyr Green

15-1160Blazing Orange

14-0756Empire Yellow

12-0738Yellow Cream

0131Yellow

13-5907Gossamer Green

15-1157Flame Orange

16-1454Jaffa Orange

0331Red

18-1664Fiery Red

19-1764Lipstick Red

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Open Space ArticulationHardscape MaterialsSoftscape Materials

Waterscape MaterialsMaterials Summary

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.1 Open Space Articulation

PARK 1 - MAIN ENTRYLand Area: 0.86 acres (3,496 sq. meters)

Transect Zone: T5

Key 1 Great Lawn with Civic Art Gateway 2 Bioswale / Raingarden / Seating 3 Special Paving at Intersection 4 Raingarden / Pedestrian Seating 1

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While it is important to create a cohesive open space system, it is also important to create a hierarchy and provide a variety of elements within the open space system. Discovery City has an extensive interconnected open space system with several distinct landscapes. While each of the landscapes have distinct characteristics, a consistent character is created by using a consistent palette of materials such as furniture, paving, lighting, and vegetation. Refer to Sections 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 for the specifi c materials to be used in each of the parks, which corresponds to the transect in which each of the different parks fall into. Designed park spaces are illustrated in the following pages. A key map locating the park in the community, space types diagram, illustrative plan with key elements called out, and character imagery are included for each of the open spaces.

Landscape Zones Lawn / Recreation Stormwater Management



Open Space Articulation .1

PARK 2 - SPORTS PARKLand Area: 8.75 acres (35,395 sq. meters)

Transect Zone: T1

Key 1 Clubhouse 2 Pedestrian Entry Plaza 3 Parking Lot 4 Vehicular Drop-off 5 Outdoor Dining Plaza 6 Pool / Jacuzzi / Children’s Fountain 7 Children’s Playground 8 Sports (Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Badminton) 9 Amphitheater 10 Outlook Point 11 Wetland / Vegetation Buffer 12 Retention Pond (Existing) 13 Multi-Use Trail + Pond Access

SSP CR 1: All existing waterbodies are to be protected and restored. The only existing water body within the site is at the northeast corner of the site, and is protected and restored by planting appropriate vegeta-tion species in and surrounding the water body and fi ltering water prior to its entry into the water body by means of bioswales, raingardens, and constructed wetlands.

TP MR 2: All open spaces are designed with differently abled people in mind, with the incorporation of ramps and/or multiple entries to spaces and the provision of preferred parking spaces for those requiring their use.

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SUGGESTED PARK - CAMPUS QUADRANGLE Land Area: 1.70 acres (6,889 sq. meters) Transect Zone: T4

Key 1 Pedestrian Promenade 2 Water Feature / Plaza 3 Amphitheater Seating with Lawn 4 Plaza with Civic Art 5 Outdoor Dining Plaza

Design articulation and program elements for this park space are purely suggestive. Although open space is desired for use by the school, its precise form, programming and location within the block is dependent on future development teams.

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PARK 3 - CENTRAL PARK Land Area: 10.07 acres (40,751 sq. meters) Transect Zone: T5

Key 1 Retail Shops 2 Outdoor Dining/Plaza/Tree Grove 3 Plaza 4 Terraced Lawn 5 Amphitheater Seating 6 Amphitheater Canopy 7 Sculptural Solar Panel Back-drop 8 Roundabout with raingarden 9 Water Feature Plaza 10 Children’s Playground 11 Community Garden 12 Raingarden 13 Shade Structures with Vines



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PARK 4 - LINEAR PARK Land Area: 11.56 acres (46,788 sq. meters) Transect Zone: T1

Key 1 Pedestrian Promenade 2 Outlook Plaza 3 Amphitheater Seating 4 Multi-Use Trail 5 Pedestrian Underpass 6 Bioswale - to connect to wetland 7 Constructed Wetland 8 Outdoor Dining Plaza 9 Community Orchard + Garden

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PARK 5 - MIXED-USE BOULEVARD MEDIANLand Area: 4.06 acres (16,435 sq. meters)

Transect Zone: T5

Key 1 Clock Tower Plaza 2 Bioswale to Connect to Wetland 3 Pedestrian Promenade 4 Outlook Plaza 5 Water Feature 6 Amphitheater Seating 7 Pedestrian Crosswalk 8 Retail / Coffee / Pastry Shop 9 Pedestrian Plaza 10 Great Lawn 11 Planting Band Garden 12 Children’s Playground 13 Parking

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.2 Hardscape Materials

Hardscape materials for the entire community (including the individual residential parcels) are selected based upon their level of material sustainability, design aesthetic, and sustainable / effi cient function. Preferred materials are either native, recycled, or are easily recycled. The function of materials should be sustainable where possible (porous paving, high effi ciency lighting, full cut-off lighting, etc.) Paving, lighting, furniture, and property delineation materials are selected, described, and allocated in the appropriate transects of use in the following pages.

Pedestrian Paving: Stone paving is to be used in all primary pedestrian plazas to refl ect the richness inherent in the site and place an emphasis on the primary pedestrian gathering spaces. Sidewalks and smaller, less signifi can plaza spaces are paved with concrete pavers, preferably of a variety of light warm hues. Specifi c materials are selected for additional types of pedestrian paving instances, such as grass pavers and decomposed granite trails to refl ect the natural character surrounding them.

IRREGULAR STONE PAVERSIrregular cut fl agstone or similar stone

with sand joints,(Secondary Paving for Pedestrian Plazas)

LARGE CONCRETE PAVERSLarge varying size square and rectangular

concrete pavers, Albedo of 0.3 or greater

(Tertiary Paving for Pedestrian Plazas)

GRASS PAVERSLarge rectangular stone or concrete

pavers with grass joints, Albedo of 0.3 or greater

(Public Parks)

SMALL CONCRETE PAVERSSmall square and rectangular concrete

pavers, Albedo of 0.3 or greater

(Quarternary Paving for Pedestrian Plazas, All Sidewalks)

RECTANGULAR STONE PAVER BANDS Large rectangular slabs of granite or

similar stone in linear bands, (Primary Paving for Pedestrian Plazas)

T5 T4 T3 T1 DESCRIPTION

DECOMPOSED GRANITEStabilized Decomposed Granite or similar

stabilized crushed stone Albedo of 0.3 or greater

(Pedestrian Trails)

{ }SSP CR 6: All paving material, with the exception of pedestrian paving A + B, which are accent pavers, are re-quired to be 0.3 Albedo or greater.

IRM CR 8: Total recycled content will constitute 10, 20, or 30% of total material cost.

TURFBLOCKInterlocking concrete cells fi lled with soild

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PLAIN PERMEABLE PAVERSPermeable Concrete Pavers

Voids at Joints for PermeabilityPlain Concrete Color

(Used in Parking Areas)

LARGE PATTERNED PERMEABLE PAVERSPatterned Permeable Concrete Pavers Varying Size Square and Rectangles

Warm Colors (Multiple Shades)(Used at Major Intersections, 28M ROW

Street, Vehicular Drop-Offs, + Bus Stops)

PAINTED STRIPESPainted White Stripes

(Used at Typical Intersections)

SMALL PATTERNED PERMEABLE PAVERSPatterned Permeable Concrete Pavers

Small Size Square and RectanglesWarm Colors (Multiple Shades)

(Used at Crosswalks in Major Intersections)

ASPHALT Asphalt with Concrete Curb + Gutter

(Typical Street, Service Area, + Bike Lane)

{ Porous paving is used where possible (crosswalks, dropoffs, and parking) to reduce stormwater run-off and recharge the aquifer.

Vehicular Paving: The majority of vehicular surfaces are to be asphalt with a concrete curb and gutter, but special places such as parking, drop-offs, major intersections, and crosswalks are to be different materials. In most cases this consists of concrete porous pavers that match the character of the associated pedestrian pavers. For detailed information refer to the chart below.



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Furniture: Site furniture, as selected below should follow elegant, streamlined forms to echo the forms found in the surrounding landscape of the community. Preferred materials and their specifi c manufacturer are listed below. If the preferred products are not available, alternate product descriptions are listed to assure the intended character is maintained for said product.

BENCH BWood / Metal Metro Bench with Back

Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be metal + wood, contemporary, simple, elegant,

and complement Bench A BENCH C

wood backless hudson benchforms + surfaces

Alternate product shall be wood, hori-zontal in nature with clean lines

TABLE + CHAIRSMetal Parc Centre 30” Round Table + Metal Parc Center Chair with Armrest

Landscape Forms

Alternate table shall be simple round metal of comparable size, Alternate

chair shall be simple, metal + stackable

SEATWALLNative Stacked Stone (warm color)

seatwall with slab stone cap of compli-mentary lighter color

BENCH A Metal Metro Bench with Back

Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be metal, contemporary, simple, elegant, and

complement Bench B


{ }IRM MR 2: Coded trash and recycling bins will be placed in all public areas to collect recyclable waste such as organic waste, paper, glass, platic, cardboard, metal, etc. at the source of generation.

IRM CR 8: Total recycled content will constitute 10, 20, or 30% of total material cost.

Preferred product materials include those which are made of native, recycled, and / or easily recycled materials.

Bench A Alternates Bench B Alternates Bench C Alternates




TRANSIT SHELTERConnect Transit Shelter

Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be metal and glass, contemporary, simple, and complement other site furniture.

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGEShow Lighted Graphic Display

Landscape Forms

Alternate product should be a verti-cally oriented, lit, metal frame sign to

complement the transit shelter

PLANTERSSquare + Rectangular Sorella Planter

Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be square and rectangular, contemporary, metal, and

complement other site furniture

TRASH + RECYCLING RECEPTACLEMetal Triad Trash + Recycling

Forms + Surfaces

Alternate product shall be simple, con-tain trash + recycling, and complement

other site furniture

BIKE RACK Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be metal, contemporary, simple, and complement

other site furniture


TREE GRATEMetropolitan Collection Tree Grate

R-8707, + R-8809Neenah Foundry

Alternate Product shall be metal with narrow slot openings in a simple

pattern



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TP CR 4: Adequate street lighting is provided to the appropriate lux levels for the entire pedestrian network.

IRM CR 4: LED for all traffi c lights and signage. Streets less than 3m, LPD of 3.3 watt/linear meter, streets wider than 3m, LPD of 2.2 watt/linear meter, parks to maintain 1.6 watt/sq. meter.

Lighting: .Safety is the fi rst priority of lighting to be included in the community, but it is also important that the materials chosen can be used in a sustainable manner (high effi ciency in the type of light such as LED, the use of solar panels as a source of energy, and full cut-off lights to avoid excessive light pollution).

STREET LIGHT solar powered Sonne street light (Selux)12m pole height in T6 + T5, 8m in T4-T1

double head where noted in street section

Alternate product to be solar powered with full cut-off, simple light fi xture

PEDESTRIAN LIGHT Acontemporary aluminum light column

Forms + Surfaces

Alternate product shall be a contemporary style metal light column

PEDESTRIAN LIGHT C(Hi-Glo)

Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be full cut-off con-temporary design with a curvilinear form

that matches lighted bollard b.

PEDESTRIAN LIGHT Bcontemporary aluminum column with

Ritorno Asymmetrical light (Selux)

Alternate product shall be an indirect post top, round or oval shape with a metal post

and contemporary style

LIGHTED BOLLARD Abollard light column

(aluminum) Forms + Surfaces

Alternate product shall be a contemporary style metal light column bollard

LIGHTED BOLLARD Blighted bollard (Lo-Glo)

Landscape Forms

Alternate product shall be full cut-off con-temporary design with a curvilinear form

that matches pedestrian light c


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Property Delineation: Properties of all types can be delineated in the various ways shown below. Fences where required, such as around playgrounds and swimming pools are to be simple and elegant. Walls should be simple, but maintain a level of interest by including vegetation, varying the height or vertical alignment, providing windows, etc. The material of the walls should also be simple and preferably of a native material. Unsightly or private spaces can be screened with two forms of vegetation, one being purely vegetation in the form of a hedge, and the other consisting of a simple structure and vines or espaliered trees or shrubs.

WALL A 0.5m - 1m height stone wall(uses other than residential)

VEGETATIVE SCREEN formal hedges

to be used as the typical screen material

- refer to the vegetation section for pre-ferred species

FENCE A contemporary metal vertical column

Alternate product shall be clean and simple contemporary metal

(posts should be 0.12m o.c.)(only used in playgrounds + swimming

pools)

WALL B 1m-2m height stone or concrete wall

(residential)

STRUCTURAL / VEGETATIVE SCREEN metal screen with vegetation

metal fence material with vines and/or shrubs fi lling the voids

only to be used where a more rigid barrier than the vegetative screen is required

- refer to the vegetation section for pre-

ferred species

Vertical slits, height variation, windows, horizontal variation, and climbing vines are encouraged to provide interest, soften the wall, and increase safety with improved visibility


Preferred product materials include those which are made of native, recy-cled, and / or easily recycled materials.{ }



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.3 Softscape Materials

All vegetation species to be included in the community (including the individual residential parcels) are native (preferred) or naturalized. If the desired species for use in any given area is not available, a comparable plant species shall be used. Species are, for the most part, highly drought tolerant, require little to moderate water, and thrive under direct sun. Annuals are not listed, but may be used in limited amounts in planter situations. Invasive species are not to be planted under any circumstances. Any existing invasive species found in the site shall be removed.

Trees: Various types of trees are listed below with the transect in which they are to be used, their size, and their use. Thoroughfare trees are to be used exclusively for that purpose or in primary public plazas where noted. Ornamental trees are to be used as accents in the landscape, shade trees are to be used in parks and residential lawns to provide shade, and wetland trees are to be used in and near wetlands + bioswales.

Acacia catechu

Acacia leucophloea

Acacia nilotica

Albizia lebbeck

Albizia saman

Alstonia scholaris

Anogeissus latifolia

Azadirachta indica

Bauhinia variegata

Bombax ceiba

Butea monosperma

Cassia fi stula

Cassia siamea

Casuarina equisetifolia

Cauropita guanensis

Cordia dichotoma

Cordia sebestina

Dalbergia sissoo

T5 T4 T3 T1 USE

wetland

shade

shade

shade

shade

shade

wetland

24ST, 18ST, residential streets + plazas

ornamental, 38BL, 24AV, 24ST, 63ST

ornamental

ornamental

ornamental, 68BL, 38BL, 28BL

shade

shade

ornamental

wetland

wetland

18ST, 63ST, 57ST

SIZEHEIGHT (M)

10

25

15

18-24

25

20-30

10-15

6-8

3-9

25-30

10-15

8-12

10

15-25

10-15

8-10

8

10-15



Softscape Materials .3

Azadirachta indicaNeem

Acacia leucophloeaReonja

Dalbergia sissooSissoo

Gmelina arboreaGambar

Mimusops elengiBakul

Mangifera indicaMango

Ficus microcarpaIndian Laurel

Ficus benghalensisBengal Fig

Prosopis cinerariaShami

Acacia niloticaBabul

Cassia fi stulaGolden Shower

Albizia lebbeckSirris

Alstonia scholarisIndian Devil Tree

THOROUGHFARE

SHADE

SSP CR 1: Existing trees located in the T1 area are to be preserved in place. In T3-T6, existing trees in healthy condition are to be transplanted to the T1 area, or where possible and appropriate, to internal block locations. For every tree removed and not transplanted, ten saplings are to be planted in its place.

SSP CR 6: For pedestrian walkways, streets, parking and other impervious areas within the township, provide tree cover within 5 years of plantation or use high albedo materials (at least 0.3) or open grid pave-ments for over 50% of all impervious ground surfaces.

TP CR 4: Typical street trees are to be planted 8m on center and shall provide shade to create a comfort-able pedestrian experience within fi ve years of plantation.

{ }Phoenix dactylifera

Date Palm

Albizia samanSaman

Cassia siameaKassod Tree

Casuarina equisetifoliaHorsetail Tree

Millingtonia hortensisIndian Cork Tree



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Trees continued

Delonix regia

Erythrina variegata

Ficus benghalensis

Ficus carica

Ficus microcarpa

Gmelina arborea

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Mangifera indica

Millingtonia hortensis

Mimusops elengi

Phoenix dactylifera

Pongamia pinnata

Prosopis cineraria

Spathodia campanulata

Swietenia mahogoni

Tamarix nilotica

Thespesia populnea

T5 T4 T3 T1 USE

ornamental

ornamental

shade

ornamental, espalier, screen

24AV, 24ST

28BL, 63ST, 57ST, plazas

ornamental

shade

shade

shade

68BL, plazas

wetland

shade

ornamental

ornamental

wetland

wetland

SIZEHEIGHT (M)

12-15

10

20-30

10

8-10

15-25

10-15

12-18

25

10-15

18-25

8-10

10

20-30

15-25

3-8

6-10




Cordia dichotomaBhokar

Anogeissus latifoliaDhawa

Bauhinia variegataKachnar

Butea monospermaPalash

Delonix regiaFlame Tree

Bombax ceibaRed Kapok Tree

Cordia sebestinaGeiger Tree

Acacia catechuKachu

Swietenia mahagoniWest Indian Mahogany

ORNAMENTAL

WETLAND

Cauropita guanensisKailashpati

Erythrina variegataPangara

Spathodia campanulataAfrican Tulip Tree

Jacaranda mimosifoliaJacaranda

Ficus caricaCommon Fig

Tamarix niloticaTamarisk

Pongamia pinnataKaranj

Thespesia populneaAden Apple



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Shrubs: Varying types of shrubs are listed below with the transect in which they are to be used, their size, and their use. The shrubs listed have a wide variety of potential uses, but their primary intended uses are called out below. Ornamental shrubs are to be used as accents in the landscape, screen shrubs can screen unsightly uses such as utilities and service areas, fi ller shrubs can be used to create a consistent “base” in the landscape, hedge shrubs can be trimmed to create a formal hedge (where appropriate), and wetland + bioswale shrubs are to be used in and near wetlands + bioswales as in integral part of them.

Aerva lanata

Atriplex halimus

Callistemon citrinus

Calotropis gigantea

Capparis spinosa

Cassia occidentalis

Cassia senna

Dipterygium glaucum

Dodonaea viscosa

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Hibiscus syriacus

Indigofera oblongifolia

Ixora coccinea

Lavandula dentata

Mentha longifolia

Mussaenda erythropylla

Phymosia umbellata

Rhazya stricta

Tecoma stans

Thespesia lampas

Vitex agnus castus

Woodfordia fruticosa

T5 T4 T3 T1 USE

bioswale + wetland

hedge + screen

ornamental

ornamental

screen + fi ller

screen

ornamental

bioswale + wetland

hedge + screen

bioswale + wetland

hedge + screen

bioswale

ornamental + hedge

ornamental, low hedge, + fi ller

ornamental

ornamental

ornamental

bioswale

ornamental screen + hedge

ornamental

ornamental screen

bioswale + wetland

SIZE (M)HEIGHT x WIDTH

0.5-1 x 0.5-1

2 x 2-3

2-6 x 4

2-4 x 2-4

1-1.5 x 2

1.5-2 x 1-1.5

1-2 x 1-2

0.5 x 2

4 x 1-3

3 x 6

1-3 x 1-2

0.5 - 1

1-3 x 1-2

1 x 1

0.5 x 1

1 x 1

2-5 x 2-3

0.5-1 x 1.5

2-4 x 1-4

1-3 x 1-3

4 x4

10




Calotropis giganteaMadar

Aerva lanataChhaya

Woodfordia fruticosaDhawai

Capparis spinosaCaper Bush

Atriplex halimusShrubby Orache

Cassia occidentalisCassia

Cassia sennaAlexandrian Senna

Ixora coccineaFlame of the Woods

Callistemon citrinusLemon Bottle Brush

Hibiscus syriacusRose of Sharon

Dipterygium glaucumSufwa

Dodonaea viscosaHop Bush

Elaeagnus angustifoliaRussian Olive

Indigofera oblongifoliaIndigo

Rhazya strictaRhyzya

Vitex agnus castusChaste Tree

SCREEN / HEDGE / FILLER

ORNAMENTAL

BIOSWALE + WETLAND

Thespesia lampasRan-bhendi

Phymosia umbellataMexican Bush Mallow

Tecoma stansYellow Bell

Mussaenda erythropyllaAshanti Blood

Mentha longifoliaMint

Lavandula dentataFrench Lavender



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Alyssum saxatilis

Arctotis hybrida

Carissa grandifl ora ‘prostrata’

Gomphrena globosa

Heliotropium curassavicum

Osteospermum fruticosum

Portulacaria afra

Santolina virens

Senecio cineraria

Setcreasea purpurea

Wedelia trilobata

Allamanda cathartica

Bougainvillea

Clerodendrum inerme

Doxantha unguis cati

Ipomoea cairica

Tecomaria capensis

Groundcovers: Varying types of groundcovers are listed below with the transect in which they are to be used, their size, and their use. The species listed have a wide variety of potential uses, but their primary intended uses are called out below. Groundcovers listed are used as either a fi ller to provide a “base in the landscape, edging to line pedestrian plazas and pathways, or to screen unsightly uses or those that desire privacy (such as residential uses).

T5 T4 T3 T1 USE

edging

fi ller / edging

fi ller

fi ller / edging

fi ller

fi ller / edging

screen / fi ller

fi ller

fi ller

fi ller

fi ller

climbing

shade structure

climbing screen

climbing screen

climbing screen

espalier / climbing screen


0.15 x 1.5

0.35 x 1

0.5 x 1

0.5 x 1

0.5 x 1

0.5 x 0.5

1 x 3

0.5 x 1-1.5

1 x 2

0.3 x 0.5

0.15 x 2

1-2 spread

1-6 spread

1-6 spread

1-6 spread

6 spread

1-3 x 1-3

Vines: Varying types of vines are listed below with the transect in which they are to be used, their size, and their use. The species listed are predominantly climbing vines that can be used as screens. Bougainvillea, however, is to be used exclusively in primary pedestrian spaces on shade structures to call them out is brighly colored “oases” in

T5 T4 T3 T1 USESIZE (M)HEIGHT x WIDTH




Alyssum saxatilisGold Dust

Arctotis hybridaAfrican Daisy

Carissa grandifl ora ‘prostrata’ Natal Plum

Gomphrena globosaGlobe Amaranth


Heliotrope

Bougainvillea spBougainvillea

Clerodendrum inermeIndian Privet

Doxantha unguis catiYellow Trumpet Vine

Ipomoea cairicaRailway Creeper

Tecomaria capensisCape Honeysuckle

Osteospermum fruticosumTrailing African Daisy

Santolina virensGray Santolina

Senecio cinerariaDusty Miller

Setcreasea purpureaPurple Heart

Wedelia trilobataCreeping Daisy

Portulacaria afraElephant’s Food

GROUNDCOVERS

VINES

Allamanda catharticaYellow Bell



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Grasses: Varying types of grasses are listed below with the transect in which they are to be used, their size, and their use. The species listed have a wide variety of potential uses, but their primary intended uses are called out below. Most types are to be used in bioswale + wetland areas as the primary stormwater fi lter. Some grasses are to be used as turf grass, as either an accent lawn or a fi ller. The extensive use of lawn areas is discouraged, as lawn grass requires large amounts of water. Groundcovers are encouraged to be used as a more sustainable alternative. Ornamental grasses provide accents in the landscape.

Cenchrus ciliaris

Chrysopogon zizanoides

Cortaderia selloana

Cynodon dactylon

Heteropogon contortus

Pandanus veitchii

Paspalum vaginatum

Pennisetum setaceum

Saccharum munja

Sporobolus wrightii

Zoysia tenuifolia

USE

ornamental

bioswale + wetland

ornamental

lawn

bioswale + wetland

bioswale + wetland

lawn

ornamental

bioswale + wetland

bioswale + wetland

accent lawns (limited use)

SSP MR 3: Fertile topsoil is to be removed, stacked, and protected for reuse in landscape areas. Grass-es and groundcovers are used to cover the soil and prevent erosion. If necessary, while vegetation is stabilizing itself, temporary erosion control measures are to be taken in the form of staked screens over the newly planted vegetation and mulch.{ }


1 x 1

1-2 x 1-2

2.5 x 1

-

1-2 x 1-2

1-2 x 1-2

-

1 x 1

1-2 x 0..5-1

2-3 x 1-2

-

T5 T4 T3 T1





Vetiver


Kher

Cortaderia selloanaPampas Grass

Cenchrus ciliarisFountain Grass

Pandanus veitchiiVariegated Screw Pine

Pennisetum setaceumElephant Grass

Paspalum vaginatumBahia Grass

Zoysia tenuifoliaZoysia Grass

Cynodon dactylonBermuda Grass

LAWN

ORNAMENTAL

BIOSWALE + WETLAND

Saccharum munjaMunja

Sporobolus wrightiiGiant Sacaton



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.4 Waterscape Materials

A diverse combination of sustainable stormwater mitigation techniques, water harvesting, and water re-use systems work together to create a sustainable water system within the community. This diverse combination includes raingardens, bioswales, constructed wetlands, detention ponds, retention ponds, and cisterns.

Most water that falls onto building rooftops shall be stored in cisterns for future re-use as irrigation, water features, and/or building uses. Water that falls onto the ground plane is either allowed to infi ltrate directly into the ground at the point in which it fell or fl ow along the surface until it reaches a bioswale, raingarden, or storm pipe. Water that reaches a bioswale or raingarden is purifi ed with specifi c vegetation species and soil matter and either percolates through the ground and recharges the aquifer, continues to fl ow on to a constructed wetland / detention pond, or is stored in a cistern for future re-use. Water that reaches a storm pipe goes to the local storm sewer plant and is purifi ed for re-use in the community.

For further explanation, refer to the diagram at the right, the following pages, and Section 4.3 for specifi c wetland / bioswale / raingarden vegetation.

SSP CR 2: The site’s existing contours are to be respected; alteration of the topography is to be on and as-needed basis and it is important to return to the existing topography as quickly as possible when the landform is possible. 25 or 35% of the natural topography is to be retained on the site.

IRM CR 2: Treat 100% of wastewater on site. The STP at the northeast corner of the site collects and treats all wastewater generated in the community.

IRM CR 7: At least 50% of construction waste and debris (by weight or volume) shall be redirected to manufacturing units or reused in appropiate applications instead of sending it to a landfi ll.

{ }

Bioswale

Raingarden

Constructed Wetland

Detention Pond

Retention Pond

Building Rooftop Cistern

Parking Cistern

Bioswale Cistern

T5 T4 T3 T1 USE

Used in 68BL, 38BL, 28BL,

+ connection to wetlands

Used in Private Property and Public Parks

Used in Linear Park (P5)

Used in conjunction with Wetlands

Existing Water Body at NE corner of site

Any building type, can be stored

underground with parking

Used for large surface parking areas

Used in 68BL, 38BL, + 28BL



Waterscape Materials .4

Bioswales + RaingardensRetention PondsConstructed Wetlands + Detention PondsRainwater HarvestingSTP (Wastewater Treatment)



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.4 Waterscape Materials

Bioswales + Raingardens: Bioswales and raingardens help to mitigate stormwater by slowing it down during storms, fi ltering out impurities, and recharging the aquifer and/or storing the purifi ed water in underground storage systems. Three street types will contain bioswales within the medians, and raingardens are to be created in park spaces and residential yards. Vegetation species to be used in bioswales and raingardens are called out in Section 4.3.

Constructed Wetlands + Detention Ponds: Most of the water fl owing in the southern portion of the site will be directed via bioswale to a series of constructed wetlands and detention ponds. Wetlands and detention ponds further fi lter water and allow it to percolate through the earth (within 24 to 48 hours of its arrival) to recharge the aquifer. This reduces excess water that may have otherwise been directed to a storm water drainage pipe and helps to assure that more water will not leave the site than it would have prior to development. Vegetation species to be used in and around wetlands and detention ponds are called out in Section 4.3.



Waterscape Materials .4

Retention Ponds: The pond in the sports park at the northeast corner of the site is to maintain water in it year-round, and is thus considered a retention pond. The typical pond level will increase one or two meters during the monsoon season, so a large area surrounding the pond is left open in a state similar to that of a wetland during the majority of the year. For the area surrounding the retention pond, refer to the vegetation species approved for wetland areas.

Rainwater Harvesting: Cisterns are to be used in most blocks to collect stormwater runoff hitting building rooftops. Water can also be collected in underground cisterns beneath parking areas and bioswales. Water stored in the cisterns and treated building wastewater will be re-used for irrigation, water features in the landscape, and/or non-potable building use such as toilets. Where irrigation systems are used, they shall be used in the most sustainable manner possible, by using drip irrigation opposed to spray, timing irrigation to occur very early morning instead of the heat of the day, and irrigating only in dry seasons, as opposed to year-round which would include the monsoon season.

IRM MR 1: Harvest 50, 75, or 95% of rainwater falling on roof and non-roof areas.

IRM CR 3: Reuse 75 or 95% of all treated wastewater for irrigation and other non-potable uses within the community.

IRM CR 4: Select potable and waste water pumps and motors that have at least an 85% effi ciency.{ }



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.5 Landscape Materials Summary

4.2 Hardscape

Rectuangular Stone Paver Bands

Irregular Stone Pavers

Large Concrete Pavers

Small Concrete Pavers

Grass Pavers

Decomposed Granite

T5 T4 T3 T1 Pedestrian Paving

Asphalt

Plain Permeable Pavers

Large Patterned Permeable Pavers

Small Patterned Permeable Pavers

Painted Stripes

Vehicular Paving

Bench A

Bench B

Bench C

Seatwall

Table + Chairs

Bike Rack

Transit Shelter

Directional Signage

Trash + Recycling Receptacle

Planters

Tree Grate

Furniture

Street Light

Pedestrian Light A

Pedestrian Light B

Pedestrian Light C

Lighted Bollard A

Lighted Bollard B

Lighting

Fence A

Wall A

Wall B

Vegetative Screen

Structural / Vegetative Screen

Property Delineation

4.3 Softscape

Acacia catechu

Acacia leucophloea

Acacia nilotica

Albizia lebbeck

Albizia saman

Alstonia scholaris

Anogeissus latifolia

Azadirachta indica

Bauhinia variegata

Bombax ceiba

Butea monosperma

Cassia fi stula

Cassia siamea

Casuarina equisetifolia

Cauropita guanensis

Cordia dichotoma

Cordia sebestina

Dalbergia sissoo

Delonix regia

Erythrina variegata

Ficus benghalensis

Ficus carica

Ficus microcarpa

Gmelina arborea

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Mangifera indica

Millingtonia hortensis

Mimusops elengi

Phoenix dactylifera

Pongamia pinnata

Prosopis cineraria

Spathodia campanulata

Swietenia mahagoni

Tamarix nilotica

Thespesia populnea

T5 T4 T3 T1 Trees

T5 T4 T3 T1



Landscape Materials Summary .5

Aerva Lanata

Atriplex halimus

Callistemon citrinus

Calotropis gigantea

Capparis spinosa

Cassia occidentalis

Cassia senna

Dipterygium glaucum

Dodonaea viscosa

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Hibiscus syriacus

Indigofera oblingifolia

Ixora coccinea

Lavandula dentata

Mentha longifolia’

Mussaenda erythropylla

Phymosia umbellata

Rhazya stricta

Tecoma stans

Thespesia lampas

Vitex agnus castus

Woodfordia fruticosa

Shrubs

Alyssum saxatilis

Arctotis hybrida

Carissa grandifl ora ‘prostrata’

Gomphrena globosa


Osteospermum fruticosum

Portulacaria afra

Santolina virens

Senecio cineraria

Setcreasea purpurea

Wedelia trilobata

Groundcovers

Allamanda cathartica

Bougainvillea

Clerodendrum inerme

Doxantha unguis cati

Ipomoea cairica

Tecomaria capensis

Vines

Cenchrus ciliaris


Cortaderia selloana

Cynodon dactylon


Pandanus veitchii

Paspalum vaginatum

Pennisetum setaceum

Saccharum munja

Sporobolus wrightii

Zoysia tenuifolia

Grasses

4.4 Waterscape

Bioswale

Raingarden

Constructed Wetland

Detention Pond

Retention Pond

Building Rooftop Cistern

Parking Cistern

Bioswale Cistern

Waterscape

T5 T4 T3 T1 T5 T4 T3 T1

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