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yyDowntown Cen#erv � I � aster Plan eelm - ,yo VI 1 Therefore, the Mixed-Use Corridors will provide the broadest variety, highest density and greatest intensity of development within r� the Downtown Area. Both vertical and horizontal integration of uses will be required as well as elements promoting pedestrian circulation within the district. Major retailers, supporting services, lifestyle and impulse retailers and their related parking facilities will be encouraged to locate in multi-level, Mixed-Use and Connections from Parking to Retail interconnected buildings. In addition to this vital mix, the guidelines for the Mixed-Use Characteristics: Mixed-Use Corridors Corridors will describe the qualities and The ground floor of all buildings will be character of a desired `urban form' within limited to retail and restaurant uses only. the Mixed-Use Corridors. Compact buildings They will be designed with storefronts, and high-density blocks that define this entrances, windows and related district must include continuous built edges streetscapes that encourage the greatest that relate directly to streets and sidewalks. level of pedestrian circulation and traffic The Mixed-Use Corridors must incorporate as is possible. innovative parking strategies that support the mix of uses and that provide convenient Ancillary uses, such as service and access to shopping destinations, restaurant delivery spaces will be allowed but and entertainment venues. Together these located away from pedestrian oriented elements will create a core area that is the storefronts. center of activity—the place to see and to be seen within the Downtown Area. High-density housing and office uses on the upper floors are encouraged. Except These objectives require that the majority of for entry lobbies, pure office uses and buildings front on primary streets and pure residential uses will be prohibited pedestrian thoroughfares that may be part from the ground floor of buildings in this of any redevelopment plan and may district; connect to or relate to public open spaces. Parking and service areas should be Surface parking is to be confined to located internal to or on the sides of shared or municipal parking facilities. buildings, away from view. Pedestrian Quick-stop parking needs such as dry access to the retail fronts of buildings is cleaners and coffee shops or parallel critically important. Mid-block access from parking on public or private streets also parking is highly encouraged. be encouraged but will be reviewed or A mix of uses within individual blocks, considered on an individual basis. including retail, restaurant and residential, Building Placement and Setbacks: will further enhance this model and promote Mixed-Use Corridors activity throughout much of the day and evening hours. Site development guidelines Buildings should be located at the build- include the following: to lines (zero setback), but allow January 4, 2006 Page 21 of 34 24