• The primary building entrance should face the street. Additional building entrances may be provided to improve building access. Site planning and building design should ensure a reasonable visibility of all building entrances to promote natural surveillance opportunities. • Shopping centres with internal access to multiple stores should also allow for street-side entrances. • The principal building entrance should be highly visible with features such as canopies or porticos, arcades and landscaping. • Predominant exterior building materials should be of a high quality, such as brick, wood or stone. Stucco, concrete block or E.I.F.S. panels can be used, but should be balanced with other high quality materials. • Exterior materials should be varied in colour and texture, where appropriate, to provide architectural interest.
• New large format stores should build to the appearance of 2 storeys (7.5 metres), either through the incorporation of 2 functional storeys or the provision of a double-height single storey building. Fake / faux storeys are discouraged. Generally, stronger working should be incorporated for facades fronting onto Broadway Street. Setbacks • Setbacks of buildings to public streets should be minimized wherever possible. • Community amenities, such as seating areas, water features, and public art installations, should be considered within setbacks to a public street or specified site locations. Pedestrian Infrastructure & Streetscaping • Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of all adjacent public streets to facilitate pedestrian movement and access.
The principle building entrance should be highly visible with features such as canopies or porticos, arcades and landscaping.
New large format retail buildings should be built to the appearance of 2 storeys.
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