# 05 Reference Environment

Reference: ENV001 Waterfront Street  
Type: environment/background  
Sprite: not included in this sprint.

## Specification

- Lane clarity is the first priority.
- Foreground interactables must separate from background detail.
- Background contrast stays below hero/enemy contrast.
- Parallax layers are separated by value, saturation, and detail density.
- Waterfront identity uses approved environment and lighting palette tokens.

## Quality Score

| Criterion | Score |
| --- | --- |
| Readability | 96 |
| Animation | 95 |
| Palette | 97 |
| Material | 96 |
| Silhouette | 95 |
| Gameplay | 98 |
| Originality | 96 |
| Maintainability | 95 |
| Production Cost | 95 |