4.3 STREETSCAPE AMENITIES
4.3.1 Pedestrian-Scaled Lighting
4.3.2 Street Furnishings
• Pedestrian-scaled lighting should be designed to be attractive, producing a special streetscape character, enhancing the pedestrian environment and improving the perception of pedestrian safety. • Pedestrian-scaled lighting may be designed as a freestanding fixture or be building mounted to reduce clutter in the boulevard. • Pedestrian-scaled lighting can be located within the boulevard or within the Transition Zone if they are affixed directly to building. • Additional lighting should be considered in areas with higher volumes of pedestrian activity, including key intersections, Broadway Street, green streets, etc. • Street and pedestrian-scaled lighting systems should incorporate LED technology to reduce energy and maintenance demand.
• Street furnishings are elements that contribute to the safety, comfort and utility of public space. Street furnishings include seating, parking metres, bicycle racks, newspaper boxes, waste receptacles, planters, and mail boxes. • Streetscape furnishings are an important element of boulevard design, but their inclusion also provides important amenities that support pedestrian and transit use. • It is desirable to place street furnishings in a coordinated manner that does not obstruct the sidewalk or vehicular circulation to laneways, parking, loading and/or service areas. • Street furnishings should have a consistent theme and contemporary feel, and should be designed to allow pedestrians to feel safe and want to linger in the space. • Preference should be given to furniture made of durable, renewable, locally produced materials. • Only publicly owned and maintained furniture should be located within the public right-of-way.
Pedestrian-scaled lighting should be designed to be attractive, producing a special streetscape character.
Street furnishings are elements that contribute to the safety, comfort and utility of public space.
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