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one's memory of their experience in the downtown will be made at this five foot perspective. Architectural Guidelines define the desired quality standards that are expected for all components within each district. They establish the foundation of the architectural vision of the downtown. They may vary somewhat from one district to the next but they will strive to establish the guiding principles for the design of individual components of the plan so they will work together as parts of the whole. The Architectural Guidelines will not be prescriptive. The use of elements and detailing that reflect French Canadian style will be suggested, while the layout and architectural features will recognize current retail and commercial uses. Architectural Guidelines will address individual aspects of design in hopes of establishing standards for quality and good design that can be applied to any style of design. In no order of importance, the Architectural Guidelines will deal with such things as: scale and context; proportion and massing; articulation; materials and color; craftsmanship/detailing; signage; streetscape and pedestrian environment; and sustainability. As the guidelines move from the general to the specific, the Architectural Guidelines establish separate goals for each district that regulate some or all of the major building and site components listed below: Building Character and Expression Scale, Proportion & Height Windows & Doors Materials Streetscape C. I. b. Review and Approvals Process See proposed zoning. Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines C. I. c. District Overview In addition to the public open space, the master plan identifies two distinct districts that are available for private development. Each of these districts will have its own unique character, mix and intensity of use, thus each is defined by a unique guideline. The districts are intended to work together as a part of the whole, to compliment one another. The districts are: Mixed -Use Corridors The Mixed -Use Corridors provide the broadest variety and highest intensity of development within the downtown. The Standards will require both vertically and horizontally integrated mix of uses containing multi-level retail as well as office and residential uses over ground floor retail uses. Standards will also require public open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. that encourage and promote pedestrian activity. Downtown Neighborhood The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for low-density and mid -rise housing. The district will allow the integration of service and/or restaurant related retail space that is integrated into the ground floor of residential buildings. A more detailed description of each of the two districts appears in the following sections of this guideline. C. II. Standard for Private Development; Mixed -Use Corridors C. II. a. District Overview: Mixed -Use Corridors The overarching objective of the Standards for Private Development for the Mixed -Use Corridors is to create a unique opportunity to focus on the creation of a contemporary, innovative, new urban development pattern that promotes richness and variety in the built environment. January 4, 2006 Page 20 of 34