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the building have been greatly modified and A. III Purpose. What are Development no long meet the criteria for registration as a Guidelines? National Historic site. With this knowledge The primary purpose of Development the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Guidelines is to set basic parameters, felt the necessity to build off our heritage in describe preferences and design intent. the redesign plans for the downtown area. These guidelines serve as a framework within which creative design can occur. You will see the French-Canadian reflection Development Guidelines are established to in the design plan with great detail given to ensure that public and private development iron work and building design reflective of projects implement the Goals, Objectives, turn of the century Canadian architecture. Policies and Character envisioned by the community. The Guidelines provide a framework to: ' =a sbi" a "=R " • Enhance the quality of the built environment; -"` •Achieve quality contextual design - •Achieve design that implements the vision of each district in which the property is located, thereby promoting an identity for the downtown; Quality Residential Architecture • Encourage a diversity of architectural styles that incorporate historic architectural Districts elements and materials previously used The project area is broken into two unique downtown; districts that relate directly to each other. The Mixed-Use Corridors and the • Provide design flexibility instead of Downtown Neighborhood district form the aesthetic control; primary development opportunities within the area. • Create a unique pedestrian-oriented environment; and; The Mixed-Use Corridors will provide primarily retail uses on the first floor with • Provide investor and property owner housing or office uses above. It will become confidence through design continuity. a pedestrian friendly town center and community destination. The Development Guidelines encompass the above goals through standards for new The Downtown Neighborhood will provide a construction that regulate site design, range of medium to high density housing building placement and building design. styles and choices for everyone from empty Lastly, the Guidelines establish standards nesters to young professionals. for seven important systems. The Guidelines include an explanation of the general and specific design principles promoted by each aspect of the guidelines, January4, 2006 Page 6 of 34