1.1 STUDYPURPOSE
Furthermore, the purpose of the Central Area Design Study is to assist in the development of appropriate policies for the Central Area, which can be incorporated into the Official Plan as part of the five year review, as well as to provide a “building block” for future development with Tillsonburg’s Central Area. The Central Area Design Study will also provide a foundation for similar projects in other urban settlements within Oxford County, particularly with respect to research regarding modern urban design initiatives, such as placemaking, planning for healthy communities, and sustainability.
The purpose of the Central Area Design Study is to establish urban design recommendations which recognize the importance of the Central Area of the Town of Tillsonburg. The document addresses private realm and architectural control guidelines as well as public realm guidelines. The private realm and architectural control guidelines include recommendations for renovations and additions to heritage character buildings; new buildings and renovations to contemporary buildings; signage; vehicular parking and site access; and sustainability. Public realm guidelines include recommendations specific to vehicular and pedestrian circulation; open spaces, natural heritage features and green streets; and streetscape amenities.
Tillsonburg Station Arts Centre.
The recommendations of this report were developed in consultation with members of the public as well as a variety of local stakeholders.
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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