- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Discovering your community character [2007]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Affairs
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Community Affairs
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Community Affairs
- Date of Original:
- 2007
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C495 .M1 2007 D51
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bc495-b-pm1-b2007-bd51-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_s-ga-bc495-b-pm1-b2007-bd51-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
Character Area [kar-ik-ter air-ee-uh]
specific geographic area within community...possessing unique characteristics to be preserved...requiring attention due to development issues.
The Purpose.
Understanding the character area concept and Identifying character areas in your community
Understanding the Character Area
Size and arrangement of lots.
Street design and layout.
Site design features. Characteristics That Help Define an Area
Understanding the Character Area
Intensity of development.
Parking arrangements.
Location, dimension and orientation of buildings. Characteristics That Help Define an Area
Understanding the Character Area
Natural features and landmarks. The way uses interact within the area. Characteristics That Help Define an Area
Understanding the Character Area
Building orientation and relationships
Distinct edges
Amount of open space Characteristics That Help Define an Area
Understanding the Character Area
Single and mixed uses
Building sizes & styles
Accessibility Characteristics That Help Define an Area
Identifying Community
Character Areas in Your
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Identifying Character Areas in Your Community
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Methods of Defining Character Area Boundaries
Character Areas Process
Identification of areas Visioning for the area Develop Strategies Implementation
"Discovering and Planning your Community Character" DCA Planning Guidebook Series available on-line at www.dca.state.ga.us