Central Area Design Study

Storey

A habitable level within a building, excluding raised basements.

4 storeys

2 storeys

Streetscape

The distinguishing elements and character of a particular street as created by its width, degree of curvature, paving materials, design of street furniture, pedestrian amenities and the setback and form of surrounding buildings.

Streetwall

The condition of enclosure along a street created by the fronts of buildings, and enhanced by the continuity and height of the enclosing buildings.

Transition

Refers to the physical design elements of a building which contribute to a sense of transition between mid-rise buildings on the Avenues and adjacent buildings which are often low-rise residential buildings on flanking local streets. Transitions may be achieved through use of building setbacks, step-backs, heights and massing.

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