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PRINCIPLES CITYSCAPE DETROIT ADVOCATES: High density development in a way that improves quality of life Mixed-use development Historic preservation Public transit Diversity Human-scale development Pedestrian-oriented development Small-scale, incremental, and organic development in addition to large projects Visual excitement Texture Variety "Green" streets Inviting, secure public open spaces Regional natural resources (e.g., the Detroit River) available for public use Realistic neighborhood-based planning, supported by the governmental agencies Economic opportunity ("a fully runged ladder") Citizen involvement in development decisions, large and small Learning from the successes of others Creativity Quality construction