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Parking Structures
A parking structure may be attached to or detached from the
primary structure. It should provide visual interest and active uses
on the ground floor, where possible.
6.24 When parking in a structure occurs at the street level
on a primary street, “wrap” it with an active use at the
sidewalk edge.
* This is especially important for development in Character
Area 5: Downtown Core and 6: Healdsburg Corridor.
a. On a secondary street, other methods of providing
The massing of a parking structure interest at the sidewalk edge may be employed.
should appear similar in scale to
other active use buildings in the Architectural details, murals and public art, wall sculpture
area. (This structure has an interior or display cases are all options.
parking deck behind the “wrap” of
articulated storefronts.) 6.25 Break down the massing of a parking.
a. Review general massing principles for building design
on page 149.
6.26 Design a parking structure to enhance walkability and
minimize visibility of cars.
a. Wrapping a parking structure with another use is
preferred. At an upper-story level, this could include a
commercial or residential use.
A parking garage screened with b. When wrapping a parking structure with another use
buildings or ground floor uses is not feasible, the following screening methods are
helps to maintain a pedestrian- possible:
friendly streetscape. • An architectural screen that reflects window patterns along
the street and that utilizes materials that are compatible.
• A “living wall” that provides greenery on multiple sides of
the structure.
• Architectural paneling that creates visual interest that is
compatible with materials used on adjacent buildings
• Wall art that provides visual interest
• Provide interesting details and materials to avoid
presenting a “back side” to neighborhood properties and
the street.
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