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4.3 Building Design
New building(s) on the Central Station block indoor and outdoor ground-level
should relate to key features of surrounding and upper-level public spaces.
historic resources, while conveying new, creative » Create smooth transitions
design trends. New building design should also between the upper-level public
contribute to active public spaces and create spaces, such as atria and skyways,
“eyes on the street” from multiple viewpoints. and neighboring private uses.
For instance, create an interior
4.3.1 Design a new building(s) to public space that functions as a
reflect the key features of the connection in the skyway system,
as well as to shops or restaurants.
Central Station historic context. » Activate atria and skyways by
» Establish a sense of “relatedness” increasing their transparency
Figure 4.5 Utilize similar materials, alignments of moldings and in building designs regarding and accessibility. Do not create
other wall features, and similar setbacks in the design of a new materials, alignments, setbacks skyways that are separate from
building(s).
and other features. the interior of a new development;
» Prohibit standard design employed instead, utilize the skyway path as
by a commercial chain or franchise. programmed public space.
4.3.2 Design a new building(s) to 4.3.3 Reflect window sizes and
contribute to ground-level and arrangements of historic
upper-level animation. resources.
» Maintain visual connections from » Consider the window placement on
active uses at the ground level and historic buildings when designing
upper floors to the LRT platform, a new structure; aligning historic
public spaces and primary windows with existing structures
Figure 4.6 Reflect window sizes and arrangements of historic
resources. In addition, consider the horizontal alignments with a pedestrian networks. strengthens the context.
historic resource. » Consider the seamless flow of
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