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When studying for CSBA, our group project was to turn 3rd st (from Roosevelt to Indian School - expanded length) into a bike and pedestrian friendly street. A long term idea that came up was to also develop a LEED Neighbor - or one based on that criteria. Besides sustainable mixed use buildings (in conjunction with already present corporations) we envisioned PV systems covering open areas (parking lots, tops of buildings,etc) and Xeroscape native landscaping with pedestrian rest stops for summertime rest - refreshing stops). The area can be future model neighborhood. Historic areas, single family areas are adjacent along with the Light Rail, an urban corporate commercial strip (Central Ave) and an underutilized-car dominated 3rd Street - that can be transformed into an appealing pedestrian neighborhood.