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Building Articulation
Articulation of buildings in this area should be prioritized. A
long building wall (greater than 50’ wide) should use articulation
methods to reduce the perceived mass of a building as viewed
from the public realm. Since the community vision for Character
Area 6 and 7 is an extension of Downtown’s character, articulation
methods should break the building down into smaller, human-
scaled modules that maintain the character of the narrow,
highly-articulated buildings seen in Downtown. Refer to design
guidelines 6.43-6.45 and Figures 6.20 and 6.21. Promote flexibility in the design of
a roof.

Roof Form
Promote flexibility in the design of a roof in Character Area 6.
This will provide a subtle distinction from Downtown and respond
to the existence of pitched residential roof forms seen in the
area today. Other contemporary roof forms, like shed roofs and
butterfly roofs, are also appropriate. Refer to design guidelines
6.55 – 6.57.

A long building wall should use
articulation methods to reduce the
perceived mass of a building.

Pathways should also be provided to the interior of a site on a deeper
lot, in-between buildings.

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