a. Encourage more intensive development to locate in major urban centers and corridors, particularly downtown Vancouver. Encourage development of distinct neighborhoods served by commercial nodes, and discourage urban sprawl and strip commercial development;

b. Provide development of uses which are functionally integrated with surrounding areas and neighborhoods in terms of local shopping, employment, recreational or other opportunities;

c. Provide development which is compatible and integrated with surrounding uses in terms of scale, orientation, pedestrian enhancements, and landscaping;

d. Conserve or enhance significant natural or historical features;

e. Provide adequate provision of transportation, water, sewer, and other public services;

f. Provide significant family wage employment opportunities and broadening of the Vancouver economy;

g. Provide for the formation and enhancement of neighborhoods and communities; and

h. Provide affordable or below-market-rate housing opportunities.