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Within the context of all types of development, when grossly incompatible uses are identified within these districts, their impact on adjoining uses should be reduced or eliminated through redevelopment or relocation. Within residential neighborhoods, service and commercial uses should be limited, but adequate to meet the day to day needs of residents. Community service and commercial uses should be developed in compact centers and strip commercial uses should be eliminated. Lower density residential neighborhoods should be adequately protected from encroach-. ment by higher use types and buffered from other types of land uses. High density housing should be developed in conjunction with major service and commercial centers, but adequately protected from possible negative, blighting influences. Each area of the community should be adequately served, but not disrupted by transportation uses. In addition, the need for transportation should be reduced by the development of compact, compatible and functional use districts within the community. 2. Prevent overcrowding and overintensification of land use. Explanation: Overcrowding and overintensification of land use is created by a lack of direction and control. Such a situation is evident in Little Canada primarily in high density districts. One typical example found is insufficient commercial and supportive services in these neighborhoods. Other examples of overintensification of development would include an apartment use without adequate recreational facilities or high capacity street access or strip commercial development. To ensure reasonable development which does not introduce disruption or create excessive demands, a plan must be formulated to relate uses and activities with required services and facilities. This land use plan must subsequently be implemented through proper development controls which allow opportunity and choice yet protect the operation and adequate functioning of the community. 3. Ensure efficient utilization and conservation of land on both a community and district or subarea basis. Explanation: A major portion of the City is open or undeveloped land. Each undeveloped parcel should therefore be analyzed on an individual basis to determine how it can best be utilized within the context of the planning district in which it is located and the community as a whole. Land which is developed should not, however, be ignored. Reuse and redevelopment should be carefully studied so that as a change in activity surfaces the City is prepared to respond and properly direct development. In other instances, measuresshould be taken to relate existing development and combine requirements and facilities to achieve the most efficient utilization of land. 18