B.7 Tillsonburg Downtown StreetscapeMaster Plan (1996) The central goal of the Streetscape Study is to strengthen the aesthetics and function of the downtown. The study is also intended to forge linkages between the downtown and the tourism sector. The Streetscape Plan is not limited to the beautification of the downtown alone. It is based on a thorough analysis of the core area from urban design and investment perspectives, as well as aesthetics, and tourism linkages. The plan uses streetscape improvement tools to establish stronger links among the various parts of the Central Area and to improve the investment environment for some of the weaker areas. Emphasis has been placed on significant areas such as gateways and focal points, or nodes. This is the most cost-effective approach and offers the greatest impact for a given budget. The inter-nodal areas have been given limited improvements to achieve visual and functional continuity between focal points rather than to bring them up to the same level of amenities found at the nodes.
The wayfinding and signage system has a similar structure. It relies on some key improvements at strategic locations which can be used to orient the visitor and lead them to specific destinations rather than to attempt to have a ubiquitous system which would provide full orientation at any and all points. The plan seeks to integrate the pedestrian pathways in the Central Area with the system of existing and potential trails. The trail system / pedestrian ways offer connections with most of the tourism attractions within the Town of Tillsonburg. In addition to establishing reciprocal linkages with the tourism plant in Tillsonburg, the plan is designed to enhance the Central Area as a tourism attraction in its own right. The gateways, focal points, landmarks, and pedestrian system are part of this. So is the intention to induce investment, particularly in the south end of the Central Area and in areas overlooking nearby ravines.
The central goal of the Tillsonburg Downtown Streetscape Master Plan is to strengthen the aesthetics and function of the downtown.
Study area boundary for the Tillsonburg Downtown Streetscape Master Plan.
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