- Incorporating green roofs and rooftop gardens for communal use
- Creating pedestrian-friendly streetscapes with ample sidewalks, bike lanes, and shade trees
- Designing public plazas and parks with water features and outdoor seating areas
- Implementing stormwater management systems that also serve as aesthetic features such as bio-swales and rain gardens
- Introducing streetside art installations and sculptures to create a sense of community and place
- Using native and climate-appropriate plants to reduce the need for irrigation and maintenance
- Introducing outdoor amenity spaces such as pool decks, fire pits, and balconies
- Implementing sustainable design features such as solar panels, green walls, and permeable paving.
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