STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
A. STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS
PUBLIC REALM The appearance and character of a public right-of-way plays a large role in the overall quality and livability of a community. The design of building and thoroughfare elements that form these spaces are important details that contribute to attracting and retaining people with positive urban experiences. This may include: • Building Frontage – buildings should be brought to the front of streets, with off street parking and service at the rear of properties • Windows and Doors – a fair distribution of doors and windows makes a building livelier and interesting • Storefronts – retail at ground level with larger window showcasing the business help attract potential customers as well as make street livelier and interesting • Canopies (awning) – provides some shade and shelter for pedestrians, limits glare from sunlight and adds architectural character • Arcades (architecture) – provides shade and shelter for pedestrian and adds architectural character • Sidewalk – areas should be clearly defined for pedestrian walking along storefronts and furnishing zones for outdoor tables and benches • Bulb-out Curb Extension – expansion of sidewalk at intersection or mid-blocks, narrows crosswalk distance, increases area for street furnishings • Crosswalk – identifies location for pedestrian to safely cross street at intersection or mid-blocks, special design treatment reinforces a community’s character image/brand • On-street Parallel Parking – provides buffer from moving traffic, increase retail sales with drive-by consumers STREETSCAPE FURNISHINGS Furnishings provide important amenities for pedestrians. They add functionality and vitality to a street, attract people, provide visual interest, improve safety and comfort, and reinforce a community’s character image/brand. This may include: • Seating and Leaning Rails - for rest and comfort of pedestrian • Bicycle Rack – provides storage for bicycles • Bollard - short post to protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic • Tree Grate – increases sidewalk area and protects pedestrians from tree roots • Bus Shelter – protect and comfort transit user from weather • Waste/Recycle Bin – help to maintain clean streets by providing a place discard and recycle waste • Drinking Fountain – provides hydration to pedestrians SIDEWALK, ALLEY, PARKING, AND STREET LIGHTING Increases nighttime safety; enhances the public realm with unique features. This may include: • Highway Lamps – lighting used on arterial thoroughfares scaled for motorized vehicles (+25’)
The purpose of this section is to analyze the existing streetscape conditions and to identify constrains and opportunities for potential improvements to the streets based on the identified street character. The city is undergoing major capital improvements and street transformations with the Sunset Strip Complete Streets Project, therefore this analysis builds on those initial ideas and suggests other short-term streetscape improvements, where possible. As market conditions improve and investment occurs, additional future design enhancements can be explored. THOROUGHFARE CHARACTER TYPOLOGIES: Village Center Sunset Strip between NW 70 th Avenue and NW 64th Avenue Linear Park Sunset Strip between NW 14th Street and NW 64th Avenue Sunset Strip between NW 70th Avenue and NW 82nd Terrace
Gateway Entrances
NW 68th Avenue between Oakland Park Boulevard and Sunset Strip NW 64th Avenue between Oakland Park Boulevard and Sunset Strip
Residential
NW 24th Street between NW 68th Avenue and NW 64th Avenue
Commercial Center
Sunset Strip between Sunrise Boulevard and NW 14th Street Sunset Strip between NW 82nd Terrace and University Drive
Commercial Corridors Sunrise Boulevard University Drive
Oakland Park Boulevard Trail/ Shared-Use Path Along canal bordering city limits of Sunrise and Plantation Along canal bordering city limits of Sunrise and Lauderhill near Oakland Park Boulevard The street sections shown in this document were typical samples taken from each area to give a general concept of the street conditions.
• Pedestrian-scale Street Lamps – lighting used at urban centers scaled for a pedestrian environment (+/- 15’) • Hanging Street Lights – lighting hung from wires attached to building facades freeing up the need for post
• String lighting – string of lights hung from building facades creating a festive look • Bollard Lighting – low lighting installed on bollards scaled for pedestrian walkways • Accent Landscape – used to illuminate landscape (tree trunks and canopy) • Lighting from private businesses and buildings • Blue Lighting and Smart Lighting - technological trends in safety and efficiency
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