Fifty-seven percent of survey participants would like to see Midtown develop into a unified community of neighborhoods containing a mix of residential housing types, pocket parks, commercial offices, and civic and religious buildings, all within walking distance of each other. Mid-rise apartment buildings were some of the highest rated images, especially those built with traditional materials such as brick.

• Image with the highest mean score (+5.38): These urban townhouses are designed on a human scale appropriately set back from the street, giving the area a sense of enclosure and safety. The stairways leading onto the street and the column-framed doorways provide classic entryways that clearly define each unit. The sidewalk is lined with an attractive iron fence that differentiates the public space from the private.

  

• Image with the second highest mean score (-.5.10): The brick exterior and landscaping give this low-rise apartment building a welcoming feeling. The iron and brick fence around the property enhances security without obstructing the view.

<<Results of
<<the Visual
<<Preference
<<Survey™

• Pedestrian Environment
• Streets
• Transit
• Office Buildings
• Parking
• Retail/Mixed-Use
• Residences
• Parks & Plazas
• Security
• Signs