Central Area Design Study

Private Realm and Architectural Control Guidelines

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Guidelines for Signage, Vehicular Parking and Site Access and Sustainability

Signage gives consideration to heritage, content, design, proportion, visibility, and location. Surface and structured parking areas incorporate appropriate design treatments. Rear lanes and driveways incorporate appropriate design treatments. Servicing and loading areas incorporate appropriate design treatments. Entrances and exits are expressed and detailed in a variety of ways to promote visibility between interior and exterior spaces, allowing for safe and convenient arrival and departure.

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Sustainability is implemented through building design, as well as site design and landscaping.

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Public Realm Guidelines

Guidelines for Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation

Dedicated bicycle lanes are provided where appropriate. Installation of bicycle racks and parking gives consideration to placement, design and configuration. On-street parking lanes are provided where possible and are designed to provide safe crossings for pedestrians. New rear lanes are incorporated where possible, and are designed appropriately. Boulevards incorporate appropriate design treatments. Sidewalks are a minimum of 1.8 metres in width and are combined with a 1.0 metre wide Transition Zone where desired. New multi-use trails provide pedestrians and cyclists with appropriately designed connections and recreational opportunities.

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Public Realm Guidelines

Guidelines for Open Spaces, Natural Heritage Features and Green Streets

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New open spaces increase the vibrancy of Broadway Street, and existing open spaces are enhanced. Natural heritage features have strong visual and physical links to parks, open spaces and environmental features. Connections to open spaces and multi-use trails are given Green Street treatments.

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Public Realm Guidelines

Pedestrian-scaled lighting incorporates appropriate design treatments. Street furnishings contribute to the safety, comfort and utility of public space. Public art is integrated into the public realm.

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Guidelines for Streetscape Amenities

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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study

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