2.10 LARGE FORMATAREA PRINCIPLES
The following principles outline priority recommendations that have been developed to guide the evolution of the Large Format Area. The Vision for the Large Format Retail Areas (East of Broadway Street) is located in Section 2.2.2. Additional information can be found in Section 3.1 Renovations/ Additions to Heritage Character Buildings, Section 3.2 New Buildings & Renovations/ Additions to Contemporary Buildings, Section 3.3 Signage, Section 3.4 Vehicular Parking & Site Access, Section 3.5 Sustainability, Section 4.1 Vehicular & Pedestrian Circulation, Section 4.2 Open Spaces, Natural Heritage Features & Green Streets, and Section 4.3 Streetscape Amenities.
Create Clear Pedestrian RoutesThrough Parking Lots to Building Entrances Surface parking lots associated with large format retail buildings should be reconfigured to include clearly demarcated pedestrian paths and crossings, with clear connections to building entrances and adjacent sidewalks. This will ease pedestrian movement through these sites. Attention to navigating significant grade changes should be paid to ensure walkability for seniors and those with mobility issues. Ensure aTillsonburg-Specific Design for Large Format Retail Large format retail buildings should be designed, through the use of materials, building heights, facade articulation, and fenestration, to reflect a design that is specific to Tillsonburg. Such treatments will allow large format retail buildings to contribute to the Town’s sense of place and civic identity. Maximize Glazing at Street Level All buildings should emphasize the street-level experience by maximizing the amount of glazing in this area. This will optimize views into and out of each building; create a strong connection between interior and exterior spaces, provide visual intrigue, and allow for window shopping.
Ensure Building Entrances Address Adjacent Streets and not Parking Lots The primary entrance for large format retail buildings should face the street, as opposed to adjacent surface parking lots. This results in a more continuous shopping experience, increased pedestrian traffic, and a livelier streetscape.
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