26-08 Resolution Approving and Adopting the Downtown 2045 Plan

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Retail Frontage CREATING AN ACTIVE, ENGAGING I ''•p \ ` 11 RETAIL ENVIRONMENT l '1 • cr. - l The streetscape offers an excellent opportunity for activation. a .1 , r /,.i', I . i 1 ` •" � } p The area immediately adjacent to the building face can beS' ', configured in a variety of ways depending on the uses inside /`17411k, 1 ' the building.For retail and mixed use buildings,seating. ; a x dining,and street furniture can be used to engage shoppers i d ' : (( T. :,- by extending the retail experience into the outdoors.Street I, _ _ •• t u, furniture also includes bike infrastructure,such as bike racks J"��r , .L.- lr ,,,and repair stations. ir;_+rlU J .�+, /, ,, . Isi. i' triT. .Retail frontage guidelines c - '' - R' �. I __f. -0 • In areas with retail on the ground floor,hardscape can �' '• , - 1 '$` �- _ accommodate benches,bike infrastructure,seating. ' Sidewalk seating additional planting.diverse me of store signage.awnings.and portable Diverse sidewalk Frontage with plantings.bike racks,potted plants.movable sidewalk signage,and merchandise displays.Movable pots or heaters make the sidewalk a lively and inviting place year-round seating inviting storefronts,appropriately sized signage.and special paving planters provide versatile landscaping that can be relocated .. P er. as needed. �. ste'' J • In areas with ground-floor restaurants,design outdoor dining as private seating for retail tenants,ensuring clear f T Ivoill �• ii1. access to buildings and visibility to open spaces.The dining ti * ' .r-;..: area can include tables,seating,umbrellas,and movable I - pots,and planters. `i d -I 11r " • In curbless environments,bollards can separate pedestrians I "1 '• Ilit fi. . ; . • from vehicles.Consider other creative solutions such as r� .r�� ! _ • 1 :rs` '' k' ' {� ,I planter pots,seat walls,and curbed planting beds along I! �• ii l ` with other vehicular deterrents in curbless environments. ' ,'�� " �'- ; -WO/ - • Seasonal displays.pop-ups.and furnishings are r ,a W - - r _,-. - encouraged to promote activity throughout the year. • »i 4 �?. PA - - �. • Sidewalk seating,planters,signage and awnings,and portable heaters make the sidewalk a lively and inviting N. c ...liew_. : ' t place year-round String lights.movable planters,and high quality paving materials make an attractive retail Clothing and goods displayed outside of retail stores attract shoppers and contribute to the frontage,Wide.operable restaurant windows bring energy out to the sidewalk and make a streetscape more inviting public environment. Built Form d Design Standards sus