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City of McKinney - Regional Employment Center Overlay Urban Design Standards

Summary: The purpose of the Regional Employment Center (REC) Overlay Urban Design standards and guidelines is to allow for the development of fully integrated pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, corridors and districts in the REC. The intent is to minimize traffic congestion, relative infrastructure costs, and environmental degradation while improving quality of life and promoting the health, safety and welfare of neighborhood communities. The standards and guidelines are based on the following principles:
  • All neighborhoods have identifiable centers and edges.
  • Shopping, recreation and basic neighborhood services are accessible by non-vehicular means in the neighborhoods.
  • Each neighborhood shall provide a mixed-use neighborhood center accessible by walking no more than 1/2 mile.
  • Uses and housing types are mixed and in close proximity to one another, utilizing urban design to facilitate the compatibility of different uses.
  • The streets, blocks, and the placement of buildings on lots encourage pedestrian activity.
  • Streets are interconnected, forming a network.
  • Civic buildings and civic space are given prominent sites.
  • Parks are evenly distributed throughout neighborhoods - within 1/4 of a mile from most dwelling units.
  • Schools are located within a 10-minute walk or 1/2 mile from a majority of the dwelling units in a neighborhood
Contact: Melissa Henderson, AICP
Email:  mhenderson@mckinneytexas.org

This Tool fits into the following list of Principles and their corresponding Categories:

Principle Category
Pedestrian Design Design and Development Standards
Activity Centers Design and Development Standards
Quality Places Design and Development Standards
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