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When more space is available, screening and buffering of surface lots can be For optimal screening and buffering, a mix of plantings, decorative walls or fences, and topography can be employed when adequate space is available.
enhanced by low walls or decorative fences. The Plan
SURFACE PARKING The Mines campus core will continue to move from an auto-dominated to a predominantly pedestrian-only environment as internal parking lots are replaced by perimeter parking structures. Surface parking lots can detract from the overall campus aesthetic unless carefully located, organized, and if necessary, screened from view. The strategic use of natural and built screening devices are key components as illustrated on thi
