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» Design a space that provides safe 6.1.5 Consider solar gain and wind
pedestrian access through the
block, avoiding bus and rail lines.
» Consider converting this space
into an atrium that provides indoor
and/or outdoor public space.
6.1.4 Enhance public spaces to
encourage active uses.
» Furnish public spaces with
benches, tables, shelters,
interactive activity areas and
landscape features.
» Ensure outdoor furnishings are
durable and suitable for year-
round use.
» Locate furnishings near actively-
used pedestrian areas, such as
major pedestrian routes, building
entrances and outdoor gathering
places.
» Provide landscape improvements.
» Utilize the space as a place to
display wayfinding information and
to welcome people to downtown.
protection to enhance outdoor
public space.
» Maximize direct and indirect solar
access for gathering areas.
» Avoid prevailing winter winds and
» wind tunnels.
Site buildings to maximize solar
gain and wind protection.
6.1.6 Locate outdoor decks,
Figure 6.3 Enhance public spaces to encourage active uses.
Furnish public spaces with benches, tables, shelters, interactivity
balconies or patios to capitalize areas and landscape features.
on solar access and views.
» Consider views to the Mississippi
River, the Minnesota State Capitol,
downtown Saint Paul and public
spaces.
Figure 6.4 Locate outdoor decks, balconies or patios to capitalize
on solar access and views.
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