2.4 GATEWAYS&LANDMARKS
Tillsonburg’s Central Area is characterized by a series of significant nodes, gateways, views and vistas which, combined, provide structure and definition to the urban area. Through future development, opportunities exist to focus development within and surrounding these nodes and gateways in a manner which frames and enhances significant views and vistas. Recommendations for redevelopment or development in proximity to Major and Minor Gateway sites include: • When new development is proposed adjacent to a landmark building or structure the design, scale, massing use of materials within the new development should be reviewed within the context of the adjacent landmark structure, and should be sympathetic, without emulating or mimicking its design. Such buildings and structures provide a unique opportunity to give further definition to the urban area through the use of architectural qualities. Many such buildings exist within the Central Area, including the Tillsonburg Town Centre (1); the Station Arts Centre & Tillsonburg Farmers Market (2); the Tillsonburg Public Library (3); the Tillsonburg District Memorial
Hospital (4); the Tillsonburg Information Centre & Customer Service Centre (5); St. Paul’s United Church (6); Rolph Street School (7); Avondale Zion United Church (8); and St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (9). • It is not intended that gateways be signage locations, however, future development and/or landscaping would represent the character of the area beyond. Gateway sites, both major and minor, need to act as entrance features into the downtown area and should be defined by their high quality built character. Refer to Appendix C: Urban Structure Mapping for larger versions of all urban structure maps.
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