5.2 TILLSONBURGTOWNCENTREMALLSITE
The purpose of this section is to demonstrate the development feasibility of key sites within Tillsonburg’s Central Area. The demonstration sites are not specifically identified or slated for development. The illustrations provided are highly conceptual, and are not indicative of the materials, detailing, windows, or other building materials which would be incorporated into a future building.
Development Concept: The concept for this demonstration site includes the redevelopment of the portion of the surface parking lot adjacent to Broadway Street at a suitable scale with an appropriate mix of uses, the establishment of an urban plaza and gateway feature at the intersection of Broadway and Bridge Streets (complementing the clock tower parkette to the west), and the provision of a mid-block pedestrian connection between Broadway Street and the adjacent surface parking lot. The redevelopment would incorporate commercial uses including shops, cafes and restaurants along the Broadway Street frontage, and would wrap the corner at Bridge Street, providing additional frontage onto the adjacent plaza. Secondary commercial entrances would be provided along the south side of the building, and would be made accessible through an enclosed mid- block pedestrian connection, linking pedestrians between Broadway Street and the adjacent surface parking lot. The
Existing Conditions: This demonstration site is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Broadway and Bridge Streets. The site contains a small landscaped berm at the corner, and a large surface parking lot throughout the remainder of the site. The lot is associated with the adjacent Tillsonburg Town Centre Mall, immediately to the south. The site is accessible by Bridge Street, immediately to the north. Vision: The vision for this site proposes to frame the adjacent streets with a mixed-use residential commercial building. The development proposes to continue the retail character of the Town Centre northwards but in 3-5 storey building form that is more in keeping with the rest of the heritage areas. Building out the eastern side of Broadway in this area (north or south of Bridge Street) will be essential to establish a strong entrance into the downtown. A small urban plaza is proposed at the intersection of Bridge and Broadway Streets, this plaza is designed to reflect the transition into a more urban centre and respond to the irregular block configuration.
New commercial uses along Broadway Street would include a mix of shops, restaurants and cafes. The plaza would contain spillover spaces.
The redevelopment would be linked to the adjacent surface parking lot by way of a mid-block pedestrian connection, with secondary retail entrances.
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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