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Key Site Design Elements in
Character Area 5: Downtown Core
Building Placement
Place a building at the back of the sidewalk to create a strong
“street wall” presence in Downtown. Small setbacks may be
appropriate to provide additional sidewalk width or space for an
outdoor amenity, like a plaza or seating area. Refer to design
guidelines 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 and Figures 6.1-6.5.
Side Setbacks
Side setbacks should be minimized to provide a strong and
consistent built edge or “street wall” along the street. Side
Orient a building to face the street setbacks, or mid-building walkways, may be appropriate to
and so that the entry opens directly provide a pedestrian pathway connecting the interior of a block.
onto the sidewalk. Downtown’s traditional buildings typically have no side setbacks
so minimizing setbacks will help to achieve compatibility and
maintain Downtown’s character. Refer to design guidelines 6.1, 6.2
and 6.3 and Figures 6.1-6.5.
Orientation
Ensure that all buildings are oriented to face the street and public
open spaces/plazas. Refer to design guidelines 6.4 and 6.5 and
Figures 4.4 and 6.6.
Entry Connection
Entries in Downtown should be designed to open directly onto
the sidewalk or onto a plaza or other outdoor place that is directly
Locate an entry to open directly
onto a sidewalk or onto a plaza or connected to the sidewalk. Refer to design guidelines 6.7-6.12,
other outdoor place. and 6.47 – 6.50.
Place a building at the back of the sidewalk or with a small setback for an
amenity space.
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