The parkway and boulevard system creates 'green corridors' through intense landscaping, berming and planned reforestation.

The large central waterbody is intended to impart community identity, a sense of place, long views with a horizon, open space and seasonal recreational opportunities. The Lakes connect neighborhoods both visually and physically and provide opportunities for people to gather or meet.

Topography & trees both lend to the overall ambience and amenities of The Lakes. Existing oak woodlands will be preserved to the greatest extent possible.

The large central waterbody is intended to impart community identity, a sense of place, long views with a horizon, open space and seasonal recreational opportunities. The Lakes connect neighborhoods both visually and physically and provide opportunities for people to gather or meet.

At the north shoreline of the central lake is a civic park and beach area with a regional trail that connects it to neighborhoods and to the City's open space system, including Pioneer and Lochness Parks. The civic park and beach area could include concession facilities for boats, canoes, paddle boats, and kayak rentals as well as a warming house for winter skating and skiing activities, a civic space for art events or a farmers market and other community events.

The large central waterbody is intended to impart community identity, a sense of place, long views with a horizon, open space and seasonal recreational opportunities. The Lakes connect neighborhoods both visually and physically and provide opportunities for people to gather or meet.

The large central waterbody is intended to impart community identity, a sense of place, long views with a horizon, open space and seasonal recreational opportunities. The Lakes connect neighborhoods both visually and physically and provide opportunities for people to gather or meet.

Wetlands are another amenity in The Lakes, with the largest of these preserved in the 65 acre open space along The Lake's east side. This extensive wetland complex adjoins City properties and will be connected to it with a regional trail.

Parks and open space will include a 22 acre park and a 68 acre park to the east, adjacent to the City's open spaces. The natural area includes wooded upland, wetlands and a pedestrian nature trail that connects The Lakes to the abutting City's open space.

Paths and waterways are integral to The Lakes, connecting neighborhoods to one another and to the entire open space system.

Neighborhood commercial and industrial/commercial properties provide places to work and shop an interact.

A substantial array of housing choices and life style preferences are available at The Lakes.