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4.7 New Structured Parking
New structured parking is not required for future
development in downtown. Instead, the use of
public transportation and shared parking with
the two neighboring parking structures should
be encouraged. If new structured parking is
to be considered as part of the block’s future
development, it should be incorporated into the
building(s).
4.7.1 Integrate structured parking
into the new development.
» Provide access to a parking
structure from Minnesota Street.
» Given that underground parking
is unrealistic for the block, build
the parking levels above publicly-
programmed spaces, including
Figure 4.19 Activate the exterior building street level with materials, Figure 4.20 Integrate new structured parking into the development. skyways. Typically, this means that
art and landscaping that complement the existing building design. While this structure shows appropriate screening, it is not wrapped
by active uses as the design guidelines instruct. parking must be built above the
third floor of the development.
» Provide a wrap of active uses
where the parking structure faces
the street.
» Activate the exterior building
street level with materials, art and
landscaping that complement the
existing building design.
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