2.9 SECONDARYCOMMERCIALAREAS PRINCIPLES
The following principles outline priority recommendations that have been developed to guide the evolution of Secondary Commercial Areas throughout the Central Area. The Vision for the Secondary Commercial Areas (Flanking Broadway Street) is located in Section 2.2.3. Additional information can be found in Section 3.2 New Buildings & Renovations/ Additions to Contemporary Buildings, Section 3.3 Signage, Section 3.4 Vehicular Parking & Site Access, Section 3.5 Sustainability, Section 4.1 Vehicular & Pedestrian Circulation, and Section 4.3 Streetscape Amenities.
Frame Streets and Intersections Development is recommended to frame all adjacent streets and intersections. For sites along streets which flank Broadway Street, development is recommended to wrap the corners of these streets. The intention is that the main street character will begin to transition into adjacent secondary commercial areas and influence the character of perpendicular streets, such as Bridge, Brock and Ridout Streets. Establish Positive Edges along Parking Areas Tillsonburg’s Secondary Commercial Area contains a number of surface parking lots, which supply much of the demand for parking within the Central Area. Improvements should be made to the interface between these parking lots and adjacent streets, including buffer planting, incorporating low lying vegetation, tree plantings, fencing, clearly demarcated pedestrian paths, and street furnishings including benches, waste receptacles, and pedestrian-scaled lighting. Maximize Active Facades Facing Streets All buildings should emphasize the street-level experience by maximizing the amount of glazing in this area. This will optimize views into and out of each building; create a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces, provide visual intrigue, and create opportunities for casual surveillance. Provide Clear Access to Broadway Street and Adjacent Businesses Direct access to Broadway Street and adjacent businesses should be provided. Designated and clearly demarcated pedestrian crossings should be located at intersections, and continuous sidewalks / pedestrian pathways, with barrier-free access, should be provided along all streets, surface parking lots, rear lanes, and mid-block connections. Wayfinding signage should also be provided.
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